Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 9 September 2024
486. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he expects to receive the new security workers ERO; when he expects to sign the order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35565/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn the 26th of June 2024, I signed the Employment Regulation Order (ERO) for the Security Sector which came into force on 1st of July 2024. The ERO provided for a wage increase to €14.50 per hour from that date. The full details of the ERO are available here: www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2024/si/319/made/en/
No further legislative changes to the rates of pay and work conditions for security officers in the security industry are under consideration.
Joint Labour Committees (JLCs) are independent in their functions. Under legislation, the JLC may submit proposals to revoke or amend the ERO to the Labour Court once the Order has been in force for at least six months.
The Labour Court will then make a decision on the adoption of the proposals. If the Court decides to adopt the proposals, a copy will be presented to me and, if I consider it appropriate to do so, I will make an ERO giving effect to the proposals following due and timely consideration.
Until then I have no role in relation to a new ERO.
