asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether he is aware of the recent action of the Board for the Employment of the Blind at the Labour Court; and that the Board proposed to make charges against the Labour Court in a court of law; whether he has consulted the Labour Court on this matter; and whether he proposes to take any action.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Board for the Employment of the Blind.
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The Labour Court have heard the claim on behalf of the employees of the Board for the Employment of the Blind but have not yet made a recommendation. In all the circumstances I think it would be inappropriate for me to make any comment in the matter.
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asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether he will reconstitute the Board for the Employment of the Blind.
I would refer the Deputy to the question asked by him on 14th November, 1968, regarding membership of the board and to my reply in which I intimated that the appointment of additional members was being considered.