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Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (15 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: The number of breaches found of the National Minimum Wage Act over the past five years and the penalties imposed are set out in the tabular statement. The primary function of the Labour Inspectorate is to seek compliance and rectification of any breaches identified, including payment of any arrears due to employees. Inspectors pursue allegations of worker mistreatment and seek redress for...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (15 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 to 224, inclusive, together. The Department is fully committed to addressing the needs of those with disabilities, and furthering the policy of mainstreaming services to help them play a full and active part in Irish society. The Sectoral Plan of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment under the Disability Act 2005, outlines the Department's key...

Job Protection. (15 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: I am aware through a variety of sources that there is particular concern with regard to the alleged practices of some employments in the mushroom industry. The labour inspectorate of the Department is aware that the application of piece-rates is a feature of the remuneration structure of many mushroom enterprises. The payment of such rates is not in itself a contravention of employment...

Job Protection. (15 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: There certainly is a problem on the basis of some of the information we have received. The labour inspectorate has targeted this industry in recent times, with 40 investigations, 28 of which are ongoing, in contrast to 12 last year and only seven the previous year. The inspectorate has been following up in this area. I have met SIPTU on a number of occasions and a group that represents...

Job Protection. (15 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: I would like to see a new JLC or ERO in this sector, ideally in co-operation with employers and unions. That would benefit the industry and workers tremendously. There are some deficiencies in respect of records, as Deputies are aware. This will be addressed in promised legislation under Towards 2016. The legislation on work permits introduced by the Minister will address all the issues...

Job Protection. (15 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: It will take place in January. The signal given in the legislation is strong. There is no doubt where we stand on the rights of workers.

Equal Opportunities Employment. (15 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: The Disability Act provides that each Minister may specify targets for the employment of people with disabilities in the public bodies under his or her aegis. The Minister for Finance may specify targets for the Civil Service generally. It is not intended to legislate to impose a similar approach in the private sector which could be counter productive. The latest available figures published...

Equal Opportunities Employment. (15 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: I regret that Deputy Connolly finds the answer disrespectful. I could have given more information but I wished to leave time to respond to further questions. The Deputy refuses to acknowledge a number of facts, such as the voluntary nature of our tradition and the appropriate provision of incentives to encourage employers to hire people with disabilities. I had the honour of speaking at a...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (9 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: The Health and Safety Authority had a concentrated inspection campaign during the September 2005 Construction Safety Campaign. The campaign focused on health and safety issues within Local Authorities and, in particular, on roadworks. It was divided in two distinct focus areas, namely, site inspections and senior manager meetings. The site inspections focused primarily on roadwork...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: Gabh mó leithscéal as a bheith déanach. Bhíos ag vótáil sa Dáil. I am taking Committee Stage on behalf of my colleague the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, who has another commitment. As has been explained previously, the amendments in this instance are mainly technical in nature. The aim of amendment No. 1 is to delete line 18 and substitute the following: "23.-(1) The date...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: This amendment was suggested by the Parliamentary Counsel. It is an editorial amendment, the purpose of which is to insert a clarifying reference in Part II of the Principal Act into the introduction of the section.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: This is only a minor grammatical correction.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: This is a minor grammatical change suggested by the Parliamentary Counsel to insert the word "by" before the reference to subsection (10) in subsection (11) of that section.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: Amendment No. 5 relates to a drafting point to facilitate the introduction of a new subsection (2D) which is to follow subsection (2C). Amendment No. 6 also relates to section 26. It proposes to insert the following paragraph between lines 39 and 40, which is the new subsection (2D) to which I referred. It states: "Where the Controller decides to allow a request under this section to...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: The proposal is to delete lines 27 to 46 and substitute the text as outlined in the amendment. The substance of the section remains the same, apart from subsection (3). For drafting reasons the Parliamentary Counsel found it necessary, in order to facilitate the introduction of the subsection, to set out the entire provision. The purpose of the section is to reflect Article 11 of the...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: This arises from a suggestion by Parliamentary Counsel. It is an editorial amendment to include a reference to the following section in the introductory words of section 30.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: This substitutes singular for plural. The reference should be to "amendment" because it is affected by section 43 (c).

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: This is a stylistic change suggested by Parliamentary Counsel. It is required to align the manner in which the date is cited with the manner in which dates mentioned in the Long Title are cited.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: I am grateful to Senator Coghlan for making the offer. Some elements of the Bill involve time constraints. I did not expect to be afforded the opportunity to proceed with Report Stage. The officials inform me we are in a position to deal with it if the House agrees.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Tony Killeen: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Coghlan for his suggestion and Senators Leyden and Hanafin for their co-operation. On behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, I thank the Senators for facilitating the passage of the Bill. It must return to the Dáil and time constraints will arise. I also commend the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, on his work on this...