Dáil debates
Thursday, 23 February 2023
Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions
Employment Rights
10:30 am
Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
Very briefly, there is not much difference here between the Deputy and me, which is welcome. The workers will appreciate that politicians from all corners are here to try to get better conditions for them and to work with employers to make it sustainable. There is not low pay in the retail sector, because the average is €17 per hour, but there is an issue with hours. That is something we can address. The salary rates are set, the employers are doing a good and they are engaging with the unions. The workers are making solid representations and we see that coming back through the very few cases that are being brought to the WRC. The review will go on and it will be done in a timely and thorough manner most importantly.
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