Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 106: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the concerns regarding the employment practices of Irish Ferries (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21765/05]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources does not have a role in industrial relations matters. I have no statutory function in relation to seafarers' wages.

An agreed joint statement was issued from Irish Ferries and SIPTU on 16 June 2005, stating that the parties have agreed to appoint assessors to conduct a comprehensive review of operations encompassing the Irish Sea and continental corridors.

The parties have requested the assessors to develop a set of recommendations, designed to meet the requirements of the business for their consideration within a six- week timescale.

According to the joint statement, it was also agreed that there would be no action in any form nor would there be any further media statements for the duration of the assessment process.