Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2016
286. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of 5 July 2016, if an employer disregards the statutory instrument (details supplied) the name of the body to which the employee can raise their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21197/16]
View answerSpecial Needs Assistants are employed by the management authority of each individual school. It is a matter for the employer to comply with relevant legislation including the Maternity Protection, Protection of Mothers Who Are Breastfeeding Regulations 2004. Complaints in relation to contraventions of the above legislation by the employer may be presented/referred to the Director General of the Workplace Relations Commission.
