asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that all the turf workers engaged on turf production, bog development, etc., on the bogs in North Mayo require substantially increased wages due to the increased cost of living and, if so, what steps Bord na Móna proposes to take to increase the rates of wages to all such workers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Turf Workers' Wages.
The rates of wages and conditions of employment of turf workers employed by Bord na Móna are matters for settlement by the board in negotiation with the workers' representatives, and I do not propose to intervene.