Employment Rights

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023

Monday, 11 September 2023

Questions (556)

Bríd Smith

Question:

556. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in recognition of the significant delays with the security ERO and the recent lifting of the High Court injunction, he will commit to getting the new ERO signed off as soon as possible; if he will provide an indication of when this will be done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37576/23]

Written answers

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

I signed the Employment Regulation Order for the Security Industry on 25th August 2023, with a commencement date of 4th September 2023, when approximately 16,000 workers saw their minimum rate of pay rise from €11.65 to €12.90 per hour.

The full details of the ERO have been made available to the public on the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment’s website.