Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2022
137. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to IDA-backed companies that are asking job applicants questions in relation to their political views (details supplied); and if he will consider making it a condition of IDA funding that companies do not ask questions of this nature. [34080/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe matter of IDA client companies’ recruitment methodologies and policies is not one in which my Department or IDA Ireland is directly involved. Recruitment of staff by IDA Ireland clients is governed by the relevant Irish employment legislation and regulations.
Conditions contained in IDA’s Grant Agreement between the Client, and the Agency are generally related to milestones and performance aligned with the business and investment plan that is the subject of the grant approval. In order to draw down grants from the Agency, the client company in question must meet the performance targets that are stipulated in the underlying contract between the firm and the IDA.
While the IDA's grant agreements do not contain specific reference to employment legislation, the Agency's client companies are of course required to adhere to the relevant legislation as is the case with all employers operating in the State.
