Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 November 2022
47. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a new Employment Regulation Order can be implemented to increase pay for the security industry; and if the pay will be backdated, given the delays experienced. [58207/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 24 August 2022, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment was informed that the High Court had granted an Injunction prohibiting the commencement of the proposed Statutory Instrument giving effect to the new Employment Regulation Order (ERO) for the Security Industry. As a result of the Injunction, I cannot at this moment in time proceed with the Order. To this end, my officials are actively engaged with counsel in obtaining legal advice on the matter. As the matter remains before the courts, no date can be provided for implementation of the ERO.
Employees do not have any entitlement to backdated pay before the enacted date of the ERO unless the employer has contractually agreed to this.
