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Written Answers — Employment Agencies: Employment Agencies (4 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: The figures requested by the Deputy are not available in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. A Report published recently by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions entitled Temporary agency work in an Enlarged European Union estimated the number of employees in Ireland employed on temporary agency work in 2004, at 25,000 persons. I should...

Written Answers — Construction Sector: Construction Sector (9 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: Employers in the Construction Sector, who wish to recruit workers from outside the European Economic Area are required to seek work permits for each employee recruited. Among the conditions for the granting of work permits is a requirement that such vacancies must be advertised through FÁS. An employer registering a vacancy with FÁS must specify that the vacancy is a potential work permit...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (9 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: The Labour Inspectorate of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is responsible for monitoring certain employment conditions for all categories of workers in Ireland, including migrant agricultural workers. The Inspectorate operates without any differentiation with regard to worker nationality as statutory employment rights and protections apply to migrant workers in exactly the...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (9 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: There are currently 16 pieces of employment rights legislation in existence which are administered by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. They are: 1. Redundancy Payments Acts 1967 to 2003 2. Employment Agency Act 1971 3. Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts 1973 to 2001 4. Protection of Employment Act 1977 5. Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 to 2001 6. Protection of...

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: Were they people from this job?

Written Answers — Job Sharing: Job Sharing (11 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: The question of the introduction of job-sharing arrangements in the workplace is a matter for negotiation between employees or a trade union acting on their behalf and employers. I have no plans to introduce job sharing on a statutory basis for private sector employees.

Seanad: Migration Report: Statements. (11 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: I thank the Senators who participated in the debate, which has been interesting, stimulating and enlightening. I also thank the joint committee for preparing the report. It is fair to say that the title of the report is an initial assessment of the position of European Union migrant workers in Ireland, which suggests that further positions will emerge. It is fair to say that in the context of...

Seanad: Migration Report: Statements. (11 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: I am sure there are several people who would be more than willing to go. Senator Coghlan referred to Irish Ferries and employment agencies and a number of related issues which are being dealt with in the context of the partnership talks. Ultimately, we will reach agreement on these matters. The Government will not be found wanting in addressing these issues. It intends to do what is required...

Seanad: Migration Report: Statements. (11 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: We should acknowledge the contribution migrants have made. Senator O'Toole also referred to the enthusiasm for education displayed by migrant parents and their children. People of my parents' generation also displayed such enthusiasm and perhaps we are not doing the same for our children. The Senator pointed out that the children of migrants will make an enormous contribution here. He also...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (11 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: On behalf of the Minister for Education and Science, I thank Senator O'Rourke for raising this matter. I will reply in her absence. At the outset, modernising facilities in our 3,200 primary and 750 post-primary schools is not an easy task given the legacy of decades of under-investment in this area, as well as the need to respond to emerging needs in areas of rapid population growth....

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (11 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: There is not very much in it.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (11 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: I will convey that to the Minister.

Seanad: School Enrolments. (11 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: I thank the Senator on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, for raising this matter as it provides an opportunity to outline to the House the current position on post-primary places in the Swords area. Despite attempts in the media to create an impression that there is a shortage of pupil places in the Swords area, this is not the case. This has become an annual...

Written Answers — Employment Standards: Employment Standards (16 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: The Minister has had no specific consultations with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy. As regards investigating anti-competitive activity, the Competition Authority is an independent statutory body responsible for the enforcement of competition law in the State. Accordingly, any allegations of anti-competitive...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (16 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 together. A lack of clear communication and of understanding in any workplace could potentially pose a risk to the health and safety of the workers therein. It is clear that in the construction sector there are many workers who do not have English as a first language and, accordingly, it is appropriate that employers and those who are in control of...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (16 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: The Health and Safety Authority began a consultation process with the Social Partners and key players in the construction industry on proposed new Construction Regulations under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work legislation in 2003. The Authority undertook public consultation during a 6-week period towards the end of last year. A total of 46 submissions were received during this latter...

Written Answers — Social Partnership: Social Partnership (16 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: The Labour Relations Commission commissioned the University of Limerick to carry out a review of the Joint Labour Committee system in 2005. Arising from this review and following bilateral consultations with the social partners and stakeholders, the Department prepared a paper as the basis for implementation of the review in further consultation with the social partners and stakeholders, in...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (16 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: The total number of employees made redundant from the 1st January 2002 to 30th April 2006 was 106,121. The annual break-down is as follows: Year 2002 24,432 2003 25,769 2004 25,041 2005 23,156 Sub Total 98,398 2006 January-April 7,723 Total 106,121 This figure shows the number of employees who actually qualified for statutory redundancy lump sum payments. It does not...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (16 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: It is already open to a safety representative who has the necessary qualifications and experience to apply for vacancies which are advertised by the Health & Safety Authority. There is a staffing grade structure within the Authority which has been agreed by management with the staff unions. I am not aware that the Authority or the staff unions have any proposals to specifically recruit safety...

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (16 May 2006)

Tony Killeen: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is responsible for compiling the number of workdays lost due to injuries and illhealth. Statistics are not yet available for 2004 and 2005. The latest figures are for 2003 and show that 1,374,813 days were lost.