Mary Harney
Question:33 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment if the new employment protection unit has been established in his Department; and, if so, if he will give details of the staffing arrangements and resources.
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33 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment if the new employment protection unit has been established in his Department; and, if so, if he will give details of the staffing arrangements and resources.
50 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the budget that he will be assigning to the new job protection unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 33 and 50 together.
The Programme for a Partnership Government promised the establishment of an employment protection unit to provide advisory services to small firms experiencing difficulties and to firms seeking to develop their growth potential.