Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023
144. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on any engagements or correspondence his Department has had with the owners or management of a hotel (details supplied) since January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8784/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra145. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to reports that employees at a hotel (details supplied) have remained unpaid for significant periods in 2022 and 2023; if his Department will intervene to ensure that all employees are paid salaries and entitlements owed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8785/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 145 together.
I have not had any engagement or received any correspondence on this matter, but I appreciate that this is a difficult situation for those workers affected.
Statutory and contractual employment terms apply in relation to the payment of wages. Failure to pay all or part of the wages due to an employee is considered an unlawful deduction and a complaint can be made under the Payment of Wages Act, 1991.
If an employee believes that their employer has made an unlawful deduction from their pay, then they may refer a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission.
