asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to revise the conditions of employment of mess helpers on the basis of the Employment Regulations Order for the hotel and catering industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Hotel and Catering Industry.
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Limerick West): The latest Employment Regulations Order dated 17 June, 1988, has been applied to kitchen and mess helpers employed by my Department, who are covered by the Hotels Joint Labour Committee. This has resulted in a pay increase of £4 per week with effect from 1 July 1988 for the employees concerned.