I propose to take Questions Nos. 57, 64 and 86 together.
These questions relate to a particular company which has been the subject of an investigation by the labour inspectorate of my Department. As the Deputies will be aware, the labour inspectorate report is subject to proceedings before the High Court. Accordingly, I am constrained from elaborating further on issues which arise in the context of the report. The report has been forwarded to the Garda and other bodies which have prosecutory powers in the State. The labour inspectorate is continuing its investigations and if any breaches of employment legislation are found, they will be fully pursued. A number of workers have obtained access to money held in the Dutch bank account and the position of other workers is being pursued.
Three labour inspectors, with assistance from two senior officials, have been engaged full-time in the investigation since its commencement in February 2005. Some 14 inspectors are engaged in other ongoing inspections.