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Employment Rights (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: There is no such proposal. This change in respect of the ILO refers to a very narrow set of circumstances which involved victimisation of workers. It is not reversing the entire edifice of existing Irish law; this is a fairly narrow flaw which was exposed. There needs to be consultation to ensure our legislation is not equally frail on that subject.

Departmental Responsibilities (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: At the Government meeting on 24 May 2011 an order was made to transfer part of the trade function from the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, now the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, now the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. The order came into effect on 1 June 2011 and it has strengthened the role of the Department of...

Departmental Responsibilities (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: Staff have been transferred. Some three posts are to transfer to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, comprising one principal officer, one higher education officer and one clerical officer. They are currently working in the bilateral trade unit of my Department and it is expected that their transfer to the other Department will...

Departmental Responsibilities (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: There will be combined responsibility. The export council will they chaired by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. It was previously chaired by a Minister of State. The strategy that was drawn together was largely about how we get the resources we have in the field to work more effectively together. It will now be driven at a much higher level. No criticism is...

Departmental Responsibilities (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: I do not imagine that the diplomatic service will be amalgamated.

Departmental Responsibilities (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: There are protocols of co-operation and both bodies involved are involved in InterTradeIreland, which is a joint body working on innovation and trade promotion and supports those. The Deputies question goes beyond the one I was asked and I would have to get more information to outline what level of co-operation is now occurring. Clearly there are a lot of very good relations and joint...

Business Regulation (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 9, 15 to 18, inclusive, 23, 24, 31, 34, 35 and 40 together. I have already dealt comprehensively with the issues raised in this series of questions in my earlier reply to the Priority Questions on the issue of the review of employment regulations orders and registered employment agreement wage setting mechanisms. However, I would like to reiterate the main...

Business Regulation (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: I held consultations and all Ministers were aware that I would be introducing a wider range of recommendations to my discussions with the social partners. No one Minister was involved. In our discussions with the social partners we focused on key recommendations. The recommendations to which the Deputy referred have not been excluded and are receiving due consideration. Many of them are...

Business Regulation (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy asked a large number of questions. I have not made a false connection. The review group recommended that the joint labour committee and employment regulation order system be radically reformed to restore competitiveness. Its report sets out inflexibilities in the system which make it difficult to respond to the changed economic circumstances. I am not making anything up. We...

Business Regulation (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: I ask Deputy Tóibín to read the report. It did not produce any empirical evidence to suggest some of the proposals we are taking-----

Business Regulation (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: It made one statement about employment, namely, that reducing the JLC rates to the national minimum wage rates would not have a substantial impact on employment. The Government has not made any proposal to reduce the JLC rates to the national minimum wage. The report used analysis that examines minimum wage systems across a range of countries in normal circumstances. It did not consider...

Business Regulation (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: While I recognise that there has been collapse in demand in the economy, the volume of demand is not invariable but changes as businesses adapt to different circumstances. For example, some businesses will open on Sundays to win more opportunities to trade and create employment. They will adapt to respond to opportunities in the tourism sector. The Government has set a target of attracting...

Business Regulation (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: Existing employees are protected by their existing contracts of employment which would have to be renegotiated if there were to be any change. The changes would provide that a different regime could apply to new recruits. This offers flexibility. The report does not recommend - nor does the Government advocate - cutting JLC rates across the board or reducing them from their current levels...

Business Regulation (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: I absolutely agree that we need to reform many areas in order to create employment. The Government is committed to reforming the legal system and introducing legislation on upward-only rent reviews. We have already cut employers' PRSI and VAT. In addition, we are committed to many other reforms that will facilitate employers to create jobs. We need to examine rates and the previous...

Business Regulation (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: No. I have not mentioned the words "Croke Park agreement" in that context.

Business Regulation (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: The previous Government committed in 2008 to reducing administrative burdens by 25% by 2012. The work to reduce administrative burdens on business in Ireland is being progressed on two fronts. The High Level Group on Business Regulation works to fast-track simplifications to specific red-tape issues identified by business. In addition, an interdepartmental group of officials from all...

Business Regulation (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: When I assumed office, I was surprised to find how few hard facts had been assembled by the previous Government concerning a programme that was well under way and had started in 2008. I recognise, however, that there has been progress. The Revenue on-line system has been significant, but there is not the basic measurement matrix across each Department that would allow me to answer that...

Written Answers — Grocery Sector: Grocery Sector (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1The Programme for Government contains a specific commitment to "enact the Fair Trade Act, which will ban a number of unfair trading practices in the retail sector such as 'hello money' which suppliers have to pay to secure a place for their goods on supermarket shelves". I recently received the report of the facilitator appointed to explore the possibility of drawing-up a voluntary code of...

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1The jobs initiative announced by the Government on 10 May includes a number of measures which will assist the retail sector. In particular, the commitment to halve employer's PRSI costs for those earning less than €356 per week will be of benefit, particularly given the part-time nature of many jobs in that sector. Also the reduction in the 13.5% VAT rate to 9% which will apply to...

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (9 Jun 2011)

Richard Bruton: 1On 10 May, the Government launched a €500 million Jobs Initiative which has the objective of: - restoring confidence in the economy, both internationally and domestically, - supporting the maintenance of existing jobs, and facilitating the creation of new ones, - improving the business environment, and - assisting people to get back to work. The Initiative includes a range of measures...

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