Labour Relations Commission.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 November 2006

Wednesday, 15 November 2006

Questions (86)

Jack Wall

Question:

142 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress that has been made to date in the recruitment of the additional five rights commissioners for the Labour Relations Commission, as promised in Towards 2016; when he expects that they will take up their duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37729/06]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Killeen)

Towards 2016 contains, inter alia, a commitment by the Government to increase the staffing resources of the Employment Rights Bodies generally in order to accelerate the processing of cases through the adjudication and redress system. Included in this section is a commitment that an additional 5 Rights Commissioners will be provided, increasing, as necessary, in line with the Commissioners’ caseload.

The Department is currently actively engaging with the Department of Finance to settle the additional staff resources required to meet the above commitments.