asked the Minister for Finance the number of hours per week worked by watchmen employed to look after his Department's offices in Dublin at night and during weekends; the number of hours which must be worked before getting time off; the rate of wages; if steps are now being taken to improve their conditions of service; and, if not, why.
Written Answers. - Watchmen's Work and Conditions.
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The hours of attendance of such watchmen vary from 109 hours per fortnight to 60 hours per week. Time off is usually allowed after 58 hours attendance. The rates of pay vary from £17.40 to £18.35 per week.
A claim for a reduction in the working hours of full-time watchmen employed by the Office of Public Works is being dealt with at present.