Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022
144. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions he proposes to take to address the security employment regulation order, which should see security workers on a wage of €12.90 per hour from 1 February 2023, but has been injuncted by a number of employers causing hardship to this sector of the workforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48448/22]
View answer145. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined and clarification provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48478/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 145 together.
The Statutory Instrument giving effect to the new Employment Regulation Order for the Security Industry was to apply from 29 August 2022. However, on 24 August 2022, my Department was informed that the High Court had granted an Injunction prohibiting the commencement of the proposed Statutory Instrument. Department Officials have engaged the Attorney General’s office on the matter. However, as the matter is still before the Courts, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this time.
