Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016
766. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the discussions his Department has had with suppliers or service contractors to his Department or to agencies of his Department to ensure that employees of such suppliers and contractors are paid the living wage of €11.50 per hour; the cost of implementing this wage for these employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24172/16]
View answerMy Department has not had any discussions with suppliers or service contractors about the impact of a Living Wage. The Living Wage is voluntary concept and has no legislative basis and therefore cannot be imposed on suppliers or contractors.
Companies tendering to supply goods or services to my Department through the etenders.ie website are obliged to provide a statement confirming that they will comply with all applicable labour law obligations relating to the provision of the services sought.
