Estimates bonus for Labour Inspectorate

THE strength of the Labour Inspectorate will be boosted three-fold to 90 inspectors as a result of additional funding secured by Enterprise Minister Micheál Martin in today’s Estimates.

A sum of €11.2 million will be provided to the Department in the Government’s spending allocation for 2007 to bolster employment rights compliance.

This sum will be in an addition to the €10 million already approved for employment rights, excluding the Employment Appeals Tribunal.