Richard Bruton
Question:32 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Labour whether he has satisfied himself with the recruiting policy operated by many public authorities and semi-State bodies whereby only temporary status posts are offered to persons aged over 27 years whom they are recruiting and permanent positions are reserved only for younger workers; in particular, whether he has satisfied himself that the emphasis on temporary positions for older workers is discriminating against women who are more likely to be returning to the workforce in their later years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.