asked the Minister for Finance whether he is aware that the county council rate of wages has not been paid to workers employed on the various schemes operated by the Special Employment Schemes Office in West Cork; and, if so, if he will give directions to have that rate paid retrospectively.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Wages of Employment Schemes Workers.
I am advised that due to a misunderstanding the authorised rate of wages has not for some time past been paid to workers employed on minor employment and other minor schemes in West Cork. Arrangements have been made to have the error corrected, with retrospective effect.