Film Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2023

Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Questions (268)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

268. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he or the relevant senior official in his Department will meet with representatives from an organisation (details supplied) to discuss the procedures dealing with cases in the WRC involving the employment rights of workers in the film industry; if such a meeting could be arranged prior to the summer recess; to confirm whether this would be possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32529/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is an independent, statutory body under the aegis of my Department, established on 1st October 2015 under the Workplace Relations Act 2015. The WRC’s primary functions include the inspection of employment law compliance, the provision of information on employment law, mediation, adjudication, conciliation, facilitation, and advisory services.

Given that the WRC is involved in the administration of justice and that it is independent in its statutory functions, it is not appropriate that I, nor my officials, meet with representatives to discuss the WRC's case management of cases before it.