Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 96: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of inspections and prosecutions under the Protection of Young People (Employment) Act 1996, in 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26788/07]

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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The National Employment Rights Authority's Inspection Services undertakes both day-time and night-time inspection activity in respect of enforcement of the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act, 1996. The night-time element of Inspectors' activities has an exclusive focus on such enforcement. Inspection Services initiate prosecutions in all cases where breaches are detected (subject to the advice of the Attorney General/Chief State Solicitor).

The following table sets out details of inspections/visits and prosecutions initiated insofar as breaches of the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act, 1996 in the years 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 is concerned.