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Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: I am seeking clarification of what the position will be.

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and the clarification he has provided. I appreciate his honest answer which I accept, that he does not know what the likely job losses will be and that there is no evidence in Britain of job losses. Was any evaluation carried out or research undertaken by the Department or the Minister on the possible implications of enacting the legislation? My...

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: Did it only involve IBEC?

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: Will the Minister of State provide it for me now?

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: Will the Minister of State indicate what representations were made by each of these bodies during the consultation process? How many would have endorsed the shape of the legislation, and how many would have sought to amend it? I appreciate that it is our call as to whether we press the vote on amendment No. 7, but our decision is contingent upon the Minister of State entertaining the case...

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: I move amendment No. 11: In page 9, lines 36 and 37, to delete subsection (4) and substitute the following: "(4) In this section "permanent contract of employment" means a contract of indefinite duration, without prejudice to the fact that such contract may be terminated in accordance with the law.". In an effort to bring further clarity to the definition of "permanent contract of...

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: I welcome the Minister of State's clarification that even though the social partners, who are no longer in existence, were allowed to have a veto on the provisions of this Bill, employers, employees and their representatives can come to an agreement at local level. What is the position when employees are not members of a union but have a works council? Can they reach an agreement which...

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: I move amendment No. 14: In page 12, lines 25 to 28, to delete subsection (2) and substitute the following: "(2) In this section "collective facilities and amenities" includes— (a) canteen or other similar facilities, (b) child care facilities, and (c) transport services, but does not include any matter in the nature of remuneration or any expense payable to an employee.". We seek to add...

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: On amendment No. 14, I welcome the Minister of State's explanation and accept that if one is prescriptive in what one excludes, it could be subsequently interpreted that matters which were not prescribed could be included. On that basis I will withdraw the amendment. However, I am not as favourably disposed towards withdrawing amendment No. 15, which brings clarity to the position. While I...

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: I move amendment No. 15: In page 12, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following subsection: "(3) No action taken by a hirer undertaking or agency in compliance with this section should be taken as evidence that a direct employment relationship exists between the hirer undertaking and the agency worker.".

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: My views have not changed over the decades.

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: The Government has gone beyond the directive.

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: The Minister of State indicated the guidance document "could" provide clarification. That is an appalling response. Could he not at least state that the document will include clarification? This is one of the difficulties I have with Ministers of State coming to the House. In fairness to this Minister of State, I am sure his hands are tied by his senior Minister and he is not allowed to...

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: I move amendment No. 16: In page 31, paragraph 1(3), to delete lines 42 to 46 and substitute the following: "(c) require the employer to pay to the employee compensation of such amount (if any) as is just and equitable having regard to all the circumstances (including any circumstances in which an employee received any remuneration which was not "pay" within the meaning of this Act) but not...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: Killing people is more serious.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: At approximately this time last year when the Taoiseach was elected and the Government formed, the programme for Government included a commitment to tackle wasteful expenditure across the public service. I have seen nothing in that regard and I ask that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, who has responsibility in this area, should attend the House to debate the...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: Could we have tomorrow morning's Order of Business in Irish?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on public service broadcasting and incorporating the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. Those who read the findings of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with regard to the presidential election campaign programme on RTE will welcome part of the report. The findings were as minimalist as they could have been. However, I find illogical the conclusion...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: On a point of order this is not in order.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Jim Walsh: Speakers should be called from alternate sides of the House.