Enniscorthy joint venture contract
Deputy Troy raises concerns that the Enniscorthy infrastructure contract was subcontracted to a European company proposing to bring in its own workers. Ministers will investigate, particularly wage issues, after receiving details.
It is great to see the partnership Government working. I never thought I would see the day when Deputy Naughten was standing in for the Taoiseach.
I would like to raise a serious issue that has been brought to my attention with regard to the Enniscorthy joint venture and the awarding of the contract for that critical piece of infrastructure. I understand the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland have been made aware that a contract awarded has subsequently been subcontracted to a European company that is proposing to bring in its own workers and accommodation and to pay its workers substantially less than the minimum wage. If allowed to proceed, this will have negative consequences. What is the Government doing to ensure that we do not have another GAMA on our hands?
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I will ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Employment, Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor, to respond to the Deputy on that matter. The Government has made clear its commitment to the minimum wage. The report published in that regard this week sets out the standard that applies. I will also ask the Minister to investigate the particular circumstances outlined by the Deputy.
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We are getting two for the price of one.
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If the Deputy will furnish me with the details-----
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The matter comes within the remit of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport but I will furnish both Ministers with the details.
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I am interested in the matter in so far as it relates to wages.