Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
1183. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if concerns have been raised with her office in regard to working conditions at a company (details supplied) contracted for security services by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45766/17]
View answerNo concerns have been raised with my Department in relation to the non-payment of holiday pay or breaches of the Organisation of Working Time Act by the SAR group.
SAR Group are obliged under their contract with my Department to comply with all Legislative requirements including the Organisation of Working Time Act.
My Department is aware that SAR Group underwent a WRC inspection last year. During the inspection SAR Group requested guidance and clarity from the WRC in relation to bank holiday payments under The Organisation of Working Time Act. Some discrepancies in the area of payments for bank holiday were discovered during the inspection. These resulted in back pay being required in some cases. SAR Group have confirmed to my Department that all of this back pay has been paid in full.
