asked the Minister for Labour if he is aware of the need for the attendance of a national manpower service officer on one day a week in Rathdowney, County Laois as the people in this town have to travel over 24 miles to the nearest national manpower service office; if he will consider allowing a national manpower service officer to attend in Rathdowney at least once a week and if he will outline the position herein.
Written Answers. - National Manpower Service.
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At present a placement officer from the National Manpower Service operates from the employment exchange in Rathdowney twice a month. In the context of development of the National Manpower Service, I am, however, considering the provision of a clinic in the town on a twice-monthly basis.