Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the mechanism available to a person or persons seeking a visit by his Department's inspectorate to ensure that the proper employment regulations are applied in regard to their employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8278/09]

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Employees, employers and others who have concerns in relation to the application of employment legislation at a place of employment may contact, or make an official complaint to, the National Employment Rights Authority (NERA). The Authority's Inspection Services can be contacted on Lo-call 1890 220 100 and at inspection@employmentrights.ie. The official complaint form is available from NERA by telephoning the Lo-call number or making a request by email and can be downloaded from the Authority's website, www.employmentrights.ie.

It should be noted also, that in many cases, workers who believe that they have been denied their entitlements, or otherwise unfairly treated, can, depending on the underpinning employment rights legislation, take the matter to the Rights Commissioner Service of the Labour Relations Commission, the Employment Appeals Tribunal or to the Labour Court. This can be done directly or by a representative on the employee's behalf, including a Trade Union representative. For example, complaints in relation to the National Minimum Wage or working hours can be made to the Rights Commissioner Service, while complaints in relation to minimum notice and redundancy can be made to the Employment Appeals Tribunal. NERA can advise on the most appropriate avenue of redress.