Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 20 May 1999

Vol. 505 No. 2

Written Answers. - VEC Sector.

Jack Wall

Question:

156 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the proposed industrial action by staff of the Kildare Vocational Education Committee, Limerick Road, Naas; if his attention has further been drawn to the consequences of this action; and the steps, if any, he is taking to avert the strike. [13381/99]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

I am aware of the matter referred to by the Deputy.

My Department is in ongoing contact with union representatives and VEC management in an attempt to resolve the issue.

The Deputy will be aware that any case for an increase in staffing has to be approached in the context of public service numbers and staffing norms in the VEC sector as a whole.