Departmental Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2015

Wednesday, 7 October 2015

Ceisteanna (194)

Dara Calleary

Ceist:

194. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to outline the discussions he or his Department have had with suppliers or service contractors to his Department, or to agencies of his Department, to ensure that employees of such suppliers and contractors are paid the living wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34899/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

No discussions have taken place with suppliers or service contractors to my Department to discuss the Living Wage. Matters of employee payment rates are a matter for the employer and employees concerned, subject to compliance with employment legislation. Engagement with contractors and service providers to agencies is a matter for the agencies concerned.