Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 184: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made to date with regard to consideration of the discussion document covering the operation of the labour inspectorate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25419/05]

Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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Arising from paragraph 12.4 of the mid-term review of Sustaining Progress, and in order to assist in the preparation of proposals for consideration by Government, a discussion document was prepared by the labour inspectorate in relation to its mandate and resourcing. This comprehensive discussion document was prepared and circulated to the social partners early this year.

The various proposals in the discussion document, together with some recent additions, now form the basis for the work being undertaken by the employment rights compliance group that was established for that purpose. The Departments of the Taoiseach and Finance are represented on this group together with officials from this Department. IBEC, ICTU, CIF and SIPTU participate on the employment rights compliance group also.

The inaugural meeting took place on 12 September last at which a programme of work was agreed that anticipates a series of meetings every Tuesday up to 8 November 2005. It is intended that the conclusions of the employment rights compliance group will feed into the national social partnership negotiations at that stage.