Industrial Relations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2015

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

Questions (424, 450)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

424. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to a decision by the principal contractor of a publicly funded college project (details supplied) in County Dublin to ignore a recent recommendation by the Labour Court; the provisions that are contained within public works contracts to ensure that a contractor awarded such contracts adheres to such recommendations; and the penalty contained within public works contracts in the event of a contractor choosing not to act upon a Labour Court recommendation. [6947/15]

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

450. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to a decision by the principal contractor of a publically funded college (details supplied) in County Dublin to refuse to adhere to a recent recommendation by the Labour Court; if she is satisfied that her Department and agencies under the aegis of her Department, have awarded multiple public contracts to a contractor who chooses to ignore the recommendations of the Labour Court; and the action she will take. [6883/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

I propose to take Questions Nos. 424 and 450 together.

I am aware that the Labour Court recently issued a recommendation in respect of an industrial dispute at the school site referred to by the Deputy. I understand that both parties are currently engaged in talks and it would not be appropriate for me to comment any further at this stage.