Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2022
167. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has been contacted or engaged by a person (details supplied) in respect of job losses at their corporation; if he will outline the nature of those discussions; and if he is satisfied the corporation has complied with communication protocols in respect of redundancies. [55924/22]
View answerAs of 9 November 2022, the Tánaiste has not received a collective redundancy notification in relation to potential redundancies at the company referred to.
All employers are expected to comply with their legal obligations under the Protection of Employment Act 1977, as amended.
This requires a 30-day consultation with employees and their representatives where collective redundancies are proposed. It also requires the company to inform the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment not less than 30 days before the first dismissals.
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment understands that local management at the company in Ireland are engaging with staff and that the statutory 30-day consultation period will begin shortly.
