Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 370: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has received complaints in relation to failure by companies (details supplied) in County Roscommon to pay the minimum wage to its employees; the investigations, if any, which have taken place with regard to these allegations; the findings of his Department into this matter and the actions taken; if no complaints have been received; if he will investigate these allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36254/06]

Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the Labour Inspectorate has received complaints in relation to alleged failure to pay the minimum wage to its employees by the employers to which the Deputy refers.

The wages and employment conditions of workers employed in the sector are governed and safeguarded by Employment Regulation Orders enforced by the Labour Inspectorate. Labour Inspectors are empowered to seek compliance with payment of the statutory minimum rates of pay specified in those Orders.

The Inspectorate is currently engaged in an inspection of the company and will be focused on trying to secure appropriate redress for the employees concerned once the facts are satisfactorily established.