asked the Minister for Labour the number of workers who have been declared redundant in the past year; and if it is proposed to increase the price of the redundancy stamp to meet the increased outgoings.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Redundant Workers.
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The number of qualified redundancies notified by employers for the purposes of the redundancy payments scheme during the 12-month period ended 1st November, 1974, was 10,145. As at 31st October, 1974, there was an estimated credit balance of £263,000 in the Redundancy Fund to meet current liabilities. I would not envisage an increase in the contribution while the fund continues in credit but, if it should be necessary to increase the rate of contribution, I shall do so.