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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: There is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank Mr. Andrews. I have a specific question for him. Has he any designs or ideas for the representative action procedure that will be in place for injunctions and redress actions that can be brought by qualified entities when established? How would he see this working effectively? The legislation sets out how the procedures will work - that qualified entities can seek injunctions,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: That is right, yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: Secondary legislation is likely to be required. I am not trying to make the witness say something he does not want to say. I am trying to work it out myself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: Yes, I believe it would be required in all likelihood. Head 7, which concerns parties in a representative action, states that all costs will be borne by the qualified entity. There is an expense to bringing a case. Given that only nominal fees can be accepted by qualified entities, this creates a difficulty. The High Court is not cheap, as the witnesses noted in their submission. Dr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: We are out of line with the rest of the European Union. Along with Greece, we are the only countries that do not allow for third-party funding, and there may be good reasons for that. Does Mr. Godfrey have a view on this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: That is where I have a genuine concern. We heard from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, and it was very clear in saying we are out of line and that funding will be a real issue. You can talk all day about how the costs will be modest etc., but they are not. As it was point, it is time. If you work for free, you will never be idle, but people do not because they must pay their rent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: And all of those things cost money. I thank the witnesses; my time is up.

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (14 Jul 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute regarding the summer economic statement. This discussion is of significant importance each year but in the current climate of high inflation and the largest erosion of living standards since the financial crash, it is of even more importance. As we discuss the current economic situation and the upcoming budget it is imperative that we focus on...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Undefined (14 Jul 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: 177. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No.163 of 14 June 2022, the estimated cost to the Exchequer of enacting an additional bank holiday. [38909/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (14 Jul 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: 178. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a list of the agencies under the auspices of his Department with underspends for each of the years 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [38910/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Protection (14 Jul 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: 186. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the estimated cost of increasing funding to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission by 50%. [39124/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (14 Jul 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: 187. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the estimated cost of increasing funding to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement and the Corporate Enforcement Authority by 50%. [39125/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (14 Jul 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: 204. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason that a soon-to-be-completed housing estate (details supplied) will only have the option of one broadband provider; if his attention has been drawn to other providers having been informed that they cannot service the estate; and if this in breach of competition law. [38911/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (14 Jul 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: 368. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the report of the independent working group that was set-up to examine the issue of defective housing will be completed; and if any measures to help these homeowners will be included in Budget 2023. [39126/22]

Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 14: In page 7, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following: “(h) a general principal that tips, gratuities, and service charges are especially valuable for low-paid workers.”.

Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 15: In page 7, line 17, after “relates” to insert the following: “, including the share of tips, gratuities, and mandatory service chargers distributed by the employer to themselves”.

Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 16: In page 7, line 31, to delete “consult” and substitute “reach agreement”.

Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: We need to be clear that what we are talking about is money being robbed from people. The sanction on the employer should be stronger. I appreciate there is an opportunity to revisit it. I am not saying that it would be worth an employer's while to break the law in this regard. I do not think people necessarily set out to do that. However, in the past decade the WRC has recovered...