asked the Minister for Local Government whether he is aware that 11 road men have been sacked in the Tallaght area; and, if so, whether he will state what steps he intends to take to have them reemployed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Dublin Road Workers.
The employment of road workers is a matter entirely for the local authority. I inquired about the cases mentioned by the Deputy and was informed that these men were taken on in a temporary capacity by Dublin County Council for road work during the summer period and that the work for which they were engaged has now been completed. I was informed that in the normal course their services would have been terminated some months ago.
Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that, as a result of the policy of his Minister, there will be more road workers sacked in County Dublin?
Can the Parliamentary Secretary state whether or not it is a fact that there were more road workers employed last year in County Dublin than ever before in the history of Dublin?
Of course, there ought to be, because we made twice the grant.
In view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I propose to raise this matter on the Adjournment, with your permission.
There are a great many fewer this year.