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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, January 13, 2014

MOTION NO.4

MOTION: Councillor C. Bond

'This Council calls upon the the Minister for Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation to take action on these issues

That this Council believes that all those who work for a living should receive a decent wage to help provide for their material needs.  This Council believes that Zero hours contracts place much uncertainty on individual and household budgets. Council also notes that wage levels in many areas of employment fall short of providing an adequate standard of living.

This Council therefore believes in the abolition of Zero Hours Contracts.

The promotion of a tax rebate for small businesses in exchange for paying a living wage of  at least €10 per hour - with a view to ultimately making the living wage binding on all firms.

REPORT:

If the motion is passed the Members' sentiments will be conveyed to the Minister for Jobs Enterprise and Innovation, Mr. Richard Bruton, T.D.