asked the Minister for Finance when it is proposed to introduce a sick-pay scheme for manual workers employed under his Department.
63.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sick Pay Schemes.
62.
asked the Minister for Finance when his Department intend introducing a sick pay benefit scheme to cover all employees with the Office of Public Works.
I propose with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to take Questions Nos. 62 and 63 together.
The question of extending sick pay benefits to these workers is being considered in detail by the Inter-departmental Wages Advisory Committee. I expect to be in a position to give a decision in the matter in the near future.
How soon? Immediately after the Budget?
Perhaps.
Before the local elections?
Perhaps.