asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will ascertain from C.I.E. why it has been found necessary to advertise in the English Press for bus conductors and bus drivers, and if he will draw the attention of the company to the facilities that are available at employment exchanges for the recruitment of such staff.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Recruitment of Busmen.
The recruitment of bus conductors and drivers and the methods to be adopted for recruitment are matters entirely within the discretion of C.I.E. Having regard to the nature of the Deputy's question, however, I made inquiries and I have been informed by C.I.E. that they have not advertised in the English Press for conductors and drivers.