Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2011
111 Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way that regulations are policed on public sector contracts when contractors and or sub-contractors are not complying with REA conditions, even though such contracts specifically state that these regulations must be adhered to. [31883/11]
View answerWhile the requirements to follow REA conditions may be a procurement matter, it is the National Employments Rights Authority that has the responsibility for monitoring employment conditions through its inspection services and can enforce employment rights compliance and seek redress. This agency comes under the aegis of my colleague the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation. If the Deputy is aware of specific instances where firms may not be complying with relevant statutory pay and conditions of employment, the matter can be referred to NERA for investigation.
