Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 848: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 582 of 12 February 2008, the position in relation to the meeting arranged for 25 February 2008; when it is expected that these units will be performing investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11467/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The general position in relation to this issue was set out in my reply to Parliamentary Question 582 of 12 February 2008. Since that date, the Employment Rights Compliance Bill 2008 has been published. The meeting referred to by the Deputy took place on 25 February 2008 and discussed the scope for interagency co-operation. It was attended by representatives of the following organisations:

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Department of Social and Family Affairs

Revenue Commissioners

National Employment Rights Agency (NERA)

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Garda National Immigration Bureau

A further meeting of this group will take place next week.