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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Ceisteanna (66)

Jan O'Sullivan

Ceist:

66. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if all security and contract cleaning companies that have obtained contracts from her Department and agencies under the aegis of her Department under public procurement rules are paying the legal employment regulation order, ERO, hourly rate to their security and contract cleaning employees; the steps she has taken to confirm full compliance with the ERO system; if she has cancelled contracts with companies that have been found to be in breach of the ERO system since 1 October 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35230/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Companies who are awarded contracts for contract cleaning and security services by my Department are required as part of their obligations under the Terms and Conditions of that same contract to provide their services in accordance with good industry practice and to comply with all applicable laws including but not limited to their obligations regarding labour law, of which adherence to Employment Regulation Orders is fundamental.

My Department has not cancelled any contracts with companies providing these services since 1 October 2015.

Any such contracts entered into by agencies of my Department are a matter for the individual agencies concerned for which I have no direct function. However, I have asked all agencies to advise me of any such details, and I will communicate that information to the Deputy once it is collated.