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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: We are now in public session. There are four schedule B proposals for decision, COM (2014) 638, COM (2014) 677, COM (2014) 705 and COM (2014) 707. It is proposed that the proposals and notices listed in schedule B do not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I remind members, visitors and those in the public Gallery to ensure that their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of this meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when in silent mode. We are here today to resume our discussions on low pay and the living wage. I welcome Mr. Gerry Light, assistant general secretary of the Mandate trade union, Mr. David...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: It would have been helpful if the joint committee had been notified in advance of Mr. O'Connor's absence. I draw witnesses' attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they are to give this committee. If they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence in relation to a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I invite Mandate trade union official, Mr. Gerry Light, to make his presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: We would be more interested in hearing what Mr. Light has to say rather than hearing him criticise people who are here. He will have heard my earlier reference requesting witnesses not to refer to people who are not present. I ask him not to mention any other organisations or companies, by name, in his presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Mr. Light should not mention any particular company.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: He can do so in general terms but he should not name any business.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Mr. Light. I asked witnesses to stick to an allotted time of five minutes. I call Mr. John King from SIPTU.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Mr. King, as his five minutes are up. I indicated at the beginning that witnesses should keep their contributions to five minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Not if it takes another five minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: It is in the presentation, which we have all received and had the opportunity to read. I want to be fair to everybody. I invite Senator Cullinane to commence the questions. I urge him to ask questions rather than give a speech, if possible. It is important that we get as much as possible from the engagement, given that there will be a second session after this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: To whom did Deputy Calleary direct the first question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The rules of engagement in this committee are read out for a reason, namely, to provide legal protection for witnesses and members. It is with the utmost respect that I ask all those present not to be facetious or bandy about comments about companies we know or do not know. The rules are in place for a reason and not for the fun of it. I urge witnesses to desist from alluding to people who...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: If the Senator wants me to obtain legal advice, I will do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I remind Senator Cullinane that nobody is trying to muzzle anybody. If the Senator wants me to get him legal advice, I will certainly do that before the next meeting. I will move on with the hearings and invite Deputy Tóibín to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Mr. King but would prefer if he would continue as I have three more people to invite in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I call Deputy Peadar Tóibín.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Mr. Taft mentioned that he would circulate a document. If he sends it to the clerk to the committee, she can circulate it to all of us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Mr. Gibney indicated that he wishes to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay and the Living Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Mar 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Just to clarify, Senator Quinn did not make charges against or criticise Walmart. That is the distinction.