Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
237. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to detail the arrangements around the new Employment Regulation Order for PSA operatives, including the commencement date and backdating (if applicable); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40164/23]
View answerI signed the Employment Regulation Order (ERO) for the Security Industry on 25th August 2023, with a commencement date of the 4th September 2023. The ERO provides for approximately 16,000 workers who saw their minimum rate of pay rise from €11.65 to €12.90 per hour. The ERO is only legally enforceable from the 4th of September; there is no provision for backpay.
The ERO is available on the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment’s website.
