asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state (a) the number of employers' representatives on the Agricultural Wages Board at present and (b) the number of other representatives on this board.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - The Agricultural Wages Board.
Mr. Walsh
There are at present on the Agricultural Wages Board (apart from the chairman) three employers' representatives, four workers' representatives and two neutral members. Vacancies for one employers' representative and one neutral member are in process of being filled.
Could the Minister say when the employers' representatives were appointed on the board?
Mr. Walsh
Within the last week.
Could the Minister say how many employers' representatives were appointed?
Mr. Walsh
One.