Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I absolutely agree; it is past time. The Minister of State said an update is something to consider. I agree on that. Perhaps he will, at the next opportunity, create a timeline for the update because these things tend to drift if a robust timeframe is not put in place. I am thinking about the necessary work done by the WRC, but the fact that there is no follow-up regarding prosecutions means the deterrent does not exist. The majority of employers in this area are fine and want to do the right thing but tackling the rogue employers is necessary.

I welcome the fact that there is to be a review. I would like the Minister of State to give a timeframe. I would also like to hear him commit to speaking to representatives of the WRC and ensure the obligations will be met until such time as it is completed. Informing the Department should occur as a matter of course. This is not in the memorandum of understanding, but the opportunity now exists to ensure, between now and the completion of the review, that the Department will be informed in a timely manner.

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