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Employment Regulation Orders. (24 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: They can meet and discuss issues. In catering, they came up with sensible proposals relating to double time on Sundays and agreed the process. They are now going through the statutory process, striking new rates that will be soon in force and addressing the issue of Sunday trading for restaurants and pubs that serve food. There is a hotels forum meeting as we speak to strike new rates. The...

Employment Regulation Orders. (24 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: The issue relating to electrical contracts is before the courts and REA so I cannot say much about it.

Employment Regulation Orders. (24 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: The hotels forum has met a few times to discuss issues. IBEC, the Irish Hotels Federation and employee representative groups make it up.

Employment Regulation Orders. (24 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: Everyone is conscious of the pressure the hotel industry is under at present. I urge everyone represented at the forum and the JLCs to finalise the issue because it is causing problems. We have embraced social partnership on this side of the House for many years. The Labour Party also supported it and we will consistently encourage a situation where everyone comes together in the spirit of...

Employment Regulation Orders. (24 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: We have no difficulties with both sides of that industry coming together to discuss the serious problems we face.

Employment Regulation Orders. (24 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: They can come together, there are representatives on both sides in joint industrial councils and on JLCs. They can come together and strike new rates of pay and impose new conditions at any stage. This sector is under pressure but it must equally be accepted that it is a low wage area. We must be conscious of that. It is in the industry's hands to come together, discuss the issue, strike...

Employment Regulation Orders. (24 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: The balance must be struck and obviously it is the law of the land. Labour inspectors are actively enforcing REAs and EROs. One must get that balance right, but at the end of the day it is in the hands of industry. For many years, JLCs were not as responsive to the needs of industry because there was a consistently upward curve. Now that there are challenges, however, they need to come...

Employment Regulation Orders. (24 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: The hotels?

Employment Regulation Orders. (24 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: Everybody accepts there is a huge challenge and the hotel industry is under pressure because of international problems, including a weak sterling and weak dollar, as well as our own internal difficulties. They are currently discussing the matter and I am hopeful they will come to an agreement quickly to reflect the new realities. I urge all sides to accept that. In the context of...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (19 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: FÁS has responded to the increase in the level of redundant apprentices especially in the construction and related sectors by providing the following supports for redundant apprentices. The Department of Social and Family Affairs immediately refer redundant apprentices to FÁS for assistance. Following this immediate referral, the FÁS Employment Services and FÁS Services to Business...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (19 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: The Tánaiste launched the Employer Based Redundant Apprentice Rotation Scheme on 29th December 2008. The scheme provides support to employers to provide on-the-job training to redundant apprentices while they have released their employed apprentice to a scheduled Phase 4 or Phase 6 off-the-job training phase in the Institutes of Technology. The Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I again welcome the opportunity to speak on these issues. We are in very challenging times. The Bill is entitled the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009. That title sums up the challenges facing the economy. Listening to some of the commentary from both within the House and outside, I feel sad that we do not debate the facts. We do not discuss the situation in...

Job Losses. (18 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: It is with regret that the Government learned of the closure of SR Technics in Dublin Airport. I thank the Deputies for raising the matter and I know the Tánaiste's office has been in contact with Deputy Broughan in the context of arranging a meeting next week to discuss the issue. All Members of the Dáil know well the impact that job losses have on a community, individuals and families....

Job Losses. (18 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: SR Technics provides line maintenance for the Aer Lingus fleet at the Dublin base. This is a long-term contract awarded by Aer Lingus in 2008 following a competitive procurement process. The company has indicated that it hopes to assign this and other smaller operations to another operator, which offers the potential of saving up to 200 jobs. Pending the outcome of negotiations on this...

Job Losses. (18 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: ——in regard to seeking the retention of any work currently carried out by SR Technics in Dublin will be dependent on a company or companies submitting proposals for consideration and seeking approval for State support for an undertaking in the normal way. We fully understand the concerns of the Deputies.

Job Losses. (18 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I believe there is a letter on its way indicating the Tánaiste will meet the Deputy next week to discuss the matters. I am sure Deputy Shortall could attend as well.

Job Losses. (18 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: The State agencies had several discussions with SR Technics over a prolonged period of time. They looked at grants, availability of training and provision of business plans, etc. The State has tried to do everything possible to assist the company.

County Enterprise Boards. (18 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: We are in the most challenging economic environment that has confronted our nation in modern times. The Government has acknowledged this and has embarked on addressing this situation in a concerted fashion. The Government focused on safeguarding the financial system so that it could continue to operate to sustain the real economy and in particular contribute positively to the enterprise...

Suicide Incidence. (18 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney, who sends her apologies as she was unable to take it herself. I thank Deputy Neville for raising this matter. It provides a very timely opportunity to highlight all of our concerns about the high levels of suicide among the Traveller community. This is particularly relevant to this...

Foreign Conflicts. (18 Feb 2009)

Billy Kelleher: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The Minister for Foreign Affairs sends his apologies for being unable to attend to take the matter. The Minister for Foreign Affairs has made clear the Government's deep concern at the plight of the war-ravaged Tamil population in the north of Sri Lanka who are the innocent victims of the conflict between the Government of Sri Lanka and the rebel...