Ms Joanne Redmond:

We already have a number of protections in place. No one would disagree that the enforcement mechanisms need to be beefed up. Mr. Berney may know more on this, but I understand that the WRC is currently recruiting for several roles, including in the inspection division. I do not know if it will go from 47 to 90 which is where it needs to go but it is certainly recruiting at the moment. The use of a JLC is one mechanism. I am sure we are all aware of the potential challenges over sectoral employment orders in the Supreme Court at the moment, but that is obviously one mechanism. I do not think it is a one-size-fits-all fix because as we have discussed already today many sectors are at play and many roles are unique. I do not know that it is one-size-fits-all or quick fix, but it is certainly one mechanism.

In the absence of that, the State has set remuneration rates, as I understand it, in consultation with economic migration interdepartmental group and the Low Pay Commission. It is fair to say that several protections are already in place. I think there is consensus that the enforcement mechanism needs to be improved.