Tom Morrissey (Progressive Democrats)

Like my party, I condemn the Gama construction company for the way it has treated its workers. I hope that when the Minister comes to the Seanad tomorrow he will clearly outline where the Department stands on this issue. I am an employer and have employed migrant labour. There is a section in the application form for work permits which deals with the number of hours per week and the rate of payment per hour. The payment must be at or above the minimum wage.

How did these people get permits? What type of inspections are carried out on our behalf by the Department? I want answers to these questions.