156. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if workers in the security industry are guaranteed pay rises, as per the employment regulation order (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26837/24]

On the 14th June 2024, I confirmed that I intend to sign a new Employment Regulation Order for the security industry.The Order for the new ERO will commence on 1 July 2024 and will provide for a new minimum rate of pay of €14.50 per hour for workers in the sector from that date onwards. It is applicable to all workers in the specified sector.  Employers are obliged to pay wage rates and provide conditions of employment not less favourable than those prescribed in the ERO from that date.Any breaches of an ERO may be referred to the Workplace Relations Commission for appropriate action. It is clearly an independent matter as to whether any party wishes to challenge such an Order in the Courts.