Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018
1462. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when she plans to review the operation of the Low Pay Commission; if she will publish the terms of reference for such a review three years after the establishment of the commission; her plans to reappoint the current members of the commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16395/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn July this year the Low Pay Commission will complete its first three years in existence. The National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Act 2015, which established the Commission, provides that the Commission shall, once every three years, report generally on the operation of the Act and, in particular, on the impact of minimum wage recommendations on low pay, income distribution and employment costs.
I expect that I will receive this report from the Commission in the second half of the year, and will consider it carefully. In accordance with the legislation it will be laid it before the Houses of the Oireachtas within three months of receipt.
With regard to the membership of the Low Pay Commission the legislation provides that the term of office for members of the Commission is three years from date of appointment. The legislation permits membership of the Commission for two consecutive terms. I anticipate that any vacancies to be filled will be advertised through the Public Appointments Service.
