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Bullying in the Workplace. (6 Dec 2005)

Tony Killeen: In August 2004, my predecessor, Deputy Fahey, established a widely representative expert advisory group on workplace bullying, the terms of reference of which were to advise and report on the effectiveness of measures concerning the prevention of workplace bullying, the identification of improvements in procedures and how to address the contribution made by bullying to the incidence of...

Bullying in the Workplace. (6 Dec 2005)

Tony Killeen: I concur with Deputy Connolly that this is a serious issue. It is important to remember the principles that arose from the group's report, which stated that workplace bullying is unacceptable in all circumstances, that management is responsible for ensuring that such behaviour is not tolerated and that incidents of bullying should be adequately addressed and brought to a fair and conclusive...

Bullying in the Workplace. (6 Dec 2005)

Tony Killeen: The finding of the report is that additional work needs to be done, the most important of which is the introduction of legislation. With a view to bringing this forward, I have consulted the social partners and received 15 submissions. I hope to be in a position, following the findings of the survey, to bring proposals to Government.

Employment Support Services. (6 Dec 2005)

Tony Killeen: The most recent estimate of the numbers of people with disabilities participating in the labour force was contained in the 2004 CSO QNHS disability update. This indicated that there were 110,800 people with disabilities in employment, which actually represented an increase of 900 on the 2002 figure. However, it is true that the percentage of those aged 15 to 64 with disabilities in employment...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (1 Dec 2005)

Tony Killeen: The hourly rates of pay and conditions of employment for electricians engaged in the electrical contracting industry are set out in a registered employment agreement which has been registered with the Labour Court underthe Industrial Relations Act 1946. The agreement is available on the Labour Court websitewww.labourcourt.ie and a copy of the agreement is being sent to the Deputy for his...

Security of the Elderly. (30 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: I acknowledge the commitment of Deputies Ellis and Finneran to this issue. I am answering on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Noel Ahern, who has another engagement. Responsibility for the scheme of community supports for older people was transferred to the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs from the...

Traveller Accommodation. (30 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Micheál D. Ó hUiginn as ucht an ábhair tábhachtaigh seo a thabhairt ós comhair na Dála. Is oth leis an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Nollaig Ó hEachthairn, nach feidir leis bheith anseo mar tá sé ar ghnó eile. In recent days we have heard a great deal about Traveller halting sites. I express my sincere sympathy to the family of the two McGinley children...

Traveller Accommodation. (30 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: Galway City Council was informed earlier this year that its proposals for the complete demolition and refurbishment of the halting site to modern standards were eligible for funding. As well as minor technical amendments, it was a condition of the approval that an effective and ongoing management and maintenance system be put in place. Such a system must ensure that, with the involvement and...

Traveller Accommodation. (30 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: Details of this site, including the costs involved, are awaited from the council. On their receipt, this aspect of the project will receive early attention in the Department.

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (30 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: I thank Deputy Neville for raising this matter. I am replying on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, who apologises for being unable to attend the debate. The provision of modern environmental infrastructure to support social and economic objectives has been a major focus of Government spending in recent years. The Minister is glad to...

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (30 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: Many areas will benefit from improved water supplies from the major upgrade planned for the Clareville water treatment plant, improvements to the Shannon estuary water supply scheme and extensions of the Limerick county trunk water mains. Funding has also been set aside in the water services investment programme for the Kilmallock sewerage scheme. Costing more than €9 million, it has been...

Road Safety. (30 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: Gabhaim buíochas leat, a Cheann Comhairle, as seans a thabhairt dom an t-ábhar seo a chur os comhair na Dála. An interdepartmental-agency review group on public safety, established in November 1999 and chaired by Dr. Daniel O'Hare, comprised representatives from all Departments, various agencies and other appropriate bodies, such as the National Safety Council. The group's report entitled,...

Sexual Offenders. (29 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: I thank Deputy Costello for raising this matter and acknowledge his commitment to reform in the prison sector. I am deputising this evening for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell. The management of sex offenders, both while they are in prison and in the community, is a matter which the Minister of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, his Department and associated...

Sexual Offenders. (29 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: ——they are examining how the services can improve the range of interventions available to offenders, and thereby increase the number of offenders addressing their offending. Their core concern is that any approach proposed should contribute to enhancing societal and community protection. Another development in this regard is the Minister's recently announced proposal for new statutory...

Telecommunications Services. (29 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and acknowledge her tireless efforts and representations on behalf of workers threatened by redundancy from Fruit of the Loom and other companies. Forward Emphasis is an outsourced direct marketing services company for financial, government, charity and not-for-profit sectors in the UK. The company is located in Malin, County Donegal, and employs...

Child Care Services. (29 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, has responsibility for this area of Government policy but his ministerial duties demand his presence elsewhere this evening. Deputy Connolly has referred to a particular facility in Cootehill, County Cavan. To respond to the Deputy it is necessary first to give a brief...

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: Some 2,000.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (24 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: Council Directive 2004/112 of 13 December 2004 is concerned with adapting to technical progress and relates to Council Directive 95/50/EC on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road. This directive is due for transposition into Irish law by 14 December 2005. My Department is currently examining the proposed draft regulations prepared by the Health and Safety...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (24 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: The Labour Court is an independent statutory body and acts independently in carrying out its functions. I am therefore not at liberty to discuss individual cases that are due to be heard by the court even if I had reason to do so. However I understand that a recommendation on more than just the issue of redundancy was issued by the Labour Court to the parties on 21 November 2005. This...

Seanad: Employment Rights: Statements. (24 Nov 2005)

Tony Killeen: I thank the Members who contributed to the debate and will try to respond to the principal points made. Senator Coghlan referred to the danger of over-regulation and the negative impact it can have on small firms, something we must all bear in mind. It is something we try to do. The Senator made the counter-point that employees in small companies must have their rights vindicated but that...