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Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (10 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: The apprenticeship system is a modular standards based system comprising of seven alternating phases of on-the-job and off-the-job training and development. Phases 1, 3, 5 and 7 are the on-the job phases and take place with a FÁS approved employer while the off-the-job phases 2, 4, and 6 are delivered in FÁS Training Centres; Institutes of Technology or Colleges of Further Education. ESB...

Written Answers — Hazardous Substances Regulations: Hazardous Substances Regulations (10 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: As I indicated in my response to [PQ 33556/09], no guidelines have been issued by my Department relating to the control of unattended petrol dispensing outlets nor does my Department issue guidelines on such matters. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is responsible for both the Local Authorities in general and the Fire Services in particular.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (10 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: A reply to the correspondence referred to by the Deputy issued from the Tánaiste's office on Friday, November 6th 2009.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: What about Deputy George Lee as well?

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (5 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: My Department administers the Social Insurance Fund (SIF) in relation to redundancy matters on behalf of the Department of Social and Family Affairs. There are two types of payment made from the SIF – rebates to those employers who have paid statutory redundancy to eligible employees, and statutory lump sums to employees whose employers are insolvent and/or in receivership/liquidation. I...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (5 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: My Department administers the Social Insurance Fund (SIF) in relation to redundancy matters on behalf of the Department of Social and Family Affairs. There are two types of payment made from the SIF – rebates to those employers who have paid statutory redundancy to eligible employees, and statutory lump sums to employees whose employers are insolvent and/or in receivership/liquidation. I...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (5 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: The Employment Permits Section informs me that it has no record of an employment permit being issued in respect of the above named. However, if the individual or his prospective employer wishes to submit an application it will be considered on its merits.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (4 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: This application was refused on the grounds it is current Government policy to issue new employment permits for highly skilled, highly paid positions or for non-EEA nationals who are already legally resident in the State on valid employment permits or where there is an officially recognised scarcity of workers of a particular type or qualification. Furthermore, it appears that the Business...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (4 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: Under the Redundancy Payments Scheme all eligible employees are entitled to a statutory redundancy lump sum payment on being made redundant. A redundancy situation arises in general where an employee's job no longer exists and he/she is not replaced. Under the Redundancy Payments Acts 1967 - 2007 an eligible employee is entitled to two weeks pay for every year of service, plus a bonus week,...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (4 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: The Tánaiste and the Minister for Social and Family Affairs jointly launched the Work Placement Programme on 27th May 2009. The aim of the programme is to provide 6 months valuable work experience opportunities to 2,000 individuals who have been unemployed for at least 6 months, including graduates. Participants on the programme will retain their existing social welfare entitlements for...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (4 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: Community Employment (CE) is an active labour market programme designed to provide eligible long term unemployed people and other disadvantaged persons with an opportunity to engage in useful work within their communities on a fixed term basis. The purpose of CE is to help unemployed people to re-enter the open labour market by breaking their experience of unemployment through a return to a...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (3 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: As of the 26 October there are currently 938 participants on Community Employment Drugs Taskforce projects, of these 522 participants are entitled to a dual payment i.e. to retain a portion or all of their Social Welfare payment while participating on community employment.

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (3 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: The National Minimum Wage Act applies to persons who have employee status. Under the National Minimum Wage Act, 2000 an employee is defined as a person who works under a contract of employment. A contract of employment (which can be written or implied) means a contract of service or apprenticeship or any other contract whereby an individual agrees with another person to do or perform...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: The Employment Permits Section informs me that it appears from their records the above named has held employment permits for more than five consecutive years. On this basis it would appear that the individual might qualify for a Stamp 4 under the new regulations. However, the issue of a Stamp 4 is a matter for the Immigration Authorities of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform....

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (3 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: I can confirm that my Department received on 8 October 2009 applications under the Insolvency Payments Scheme for Arrears of Wages, Holiday Pay and Minimum Notice on behalf of the former employees of Peter Casey and Sons Limited. I should point out that the impact on business of the severe economic circumstances currently pertaining has resulted in a significant rise in the level of company...

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (3 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: In November 2008, ICTU requested the Labour Court to review the national minimum wage and to make a recommendation to me concerning its adjustment. The court subsequently invited submissions on the issue. Various submissions were received, including from IBEC, ICTU and the Department of Finance. The Labour Court also held discussions with these parties. Under the National Minimum Wage Act...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (3 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: The Employment Permits Section informs me that it cannot issue an employment permit retrospectively. However, in the event that the above named sources another employer then an application can be submitted and it will be considered on its merits.

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (3 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: The Towards 2016 Review and Transitional Agreement 2008 – 2009 (paras 9.1 – 9.3) provides for the establishment of a review process which would consider the legal and other steps necessary to enable the employee representation mechanisms that had been established under previous agreements – and in legislation – to operate as they had been intended. The agreement (para 9.4) also...

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (3 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: Following the intervention of the National Implementation Body and the ensuing appointment of a mediator to assist the parties, I am pleased to note that both the workers and the company have accepted the terms of a settlement agreement and the dispute at Coca Cola HBC Ireland has been resolved. I understand that the settlement agreement provides for redundancy terms in respect of the 130...

Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (3 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: The Labour Relations Commission's "Code of Practice Detailing Procedures for Addressing Bullying in the Workplace" was introduced on foot of a recommendation in the Report of the Task Force on the Prevention of Workplace Bullying, presented to my predecessor in March 2001. The Code, prepared by the Labour Relations Commission, was subsequently designated as a statutory code of practice for...