Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)

I accept that and I understand why there are not many prosecutions. Once the initial breach is detected, negotiations are entered into and matters are resolved. Is the Minister of State concerned there will be more pressure on wage structures in 2009 because of the economic downturn? Is there a forum for discussion under Towards 2016 between the social partners to ensure the minimum wage will at least be paid? Are discussions taking place regarding another matter relating to the hotel industry, which we brought to the Minister of State's attention? Will he update the House about this matter, to which he obliquely referred earlier?

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