Noel Ahern
Question:116 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in relation to a claim from ex-employees of the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes who were made redundant in 1987; if she will implement the Labour Court recommendation on the matter; the reason these employees have been treated in this manner; the cost to implement the recommendation; the proceeds accrued to the State as a result of the closure of the company from the sale of the site, capital gains tax and insurance; and if she will resolve this issue and make a reasonable offer to those involved. [15257/98]