Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 26 Apr 1951

Vol. 125 No. 11

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Barrow Drainage Scheme.

Mr. Flanagan

asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state when it is proposed to grant increased rates of pay to the workers employed on the Barrow drainage scheme in view of the fact that the local authorities concerned have increased the rates of pay of their employees.

Minister for Local Government (Mr. Keyes)

A proposal to increase the wages of the workers employed by the Barrow Drainage Board to 72/6 per week as from 2nd April, 1951, has been sanctioned.