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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Ceisteanna (736)

Jan O'Sullivan

Ceist:

736. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if all security and contract cleaning companies that have obtained contracts from his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department under public procurement rules are paying the legal employment regulation order, ERO, hourly rate to their security and contract cleaning employees; the steps he has taken to confirm full compliance with the ERO system; if he has cancelled contracts with companies that have been found to be in breach of the ERO system since 1 October 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35229/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

In response to the Deputy's question, I can confirm that both the security and contract cleaning companies procured for the Department of Health are paying the legal Employment Regulation Order (ERO) hourly rates to their employees.

I have also forwarded your question to the HSE for direct reply. Details for other bodies under the aegis of the Department are operational matters for the bodies concerned and the Deputy should contact the relevant Director/CEO/Registrar directly.