Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021
274. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the actions she is taking to end the practice of blacklisting of workers in the film industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10336/21]
View answerWhere individuals believe they are being deprived of employment rights, they may make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) where the matter can be dealt with by way of mediation or adjudication leading to a decision that is enforceable through the District Court.
WRC inspectors can also be asked to investigate breaches of employment legislation or complaints arising from alleged breaches. Complaints can be submitted online. Both the WRC and the Labour Court operate under the aegis of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
If the Deputy is aware of matters that should be adjudicated on by those organs of the state charged with the resolution of disputes relating to workplace matters and employment rights, I would encourage her to make the individuals aware of their entitlement to have recourse to these fora.
