Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
390. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on correspondence from an organisation (details supplied); if he and his officials plan to engage further with the organisation on the matters raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36458/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department is happy to engage with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and all stakeholders on the Employment Permits Bill.
I have received correspondence from Owen Reidy, General Secretary of ICTU, by way of Minister Coveney, and a direct response will issue shortly. In this response we will address ICTU's concerns on certain provisions of the Employment Permits Bill.
ICTU refers to the new policy whereby an employment permit holder will be able to transfer a permit to a new employer. Clarification will also be provided with regard to the implementation of this policy for Employment Permit holders.
I will invite the organisation to engage further with officials from my Department on the Employment Permits Bill.
