asked the Minister for Lands 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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Watchmen employed by the Department of Lands in respect of its Dublin premises work a three week cycle with one night off in each of the first two weeks and the week-end off in the third. This gives an average working week of 51 hours. The basic rate of pay is £18.35 per week with eligibility for service pay of 25p per week after five years and a further 25p per week for each subsequent five years up to a maximum of 20 years.
There are no proposals to alter these conditions of service, which are considered to be fair and reasonable.