Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 2

Written Answers. - Hospitals Sweepstakes Pensioners.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

96 Mr. Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a longstanding claim for redundancy compensation for workers of the Hospital's Trust (1940) Limited will be brought to a satisfactory conclusion in view of the age of the workers concerned; the steps, if any, she has taken to facilitate and expedite their proper redundancy entitlements; the further initiatives, if any, which have been taken by or on behalf of representatives of these workers or on behalf of the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15103/99]

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

My Department has no specific responsibility in relation to this matter.

However, the Government is examining how the State might recognise the contribution which has been made by the Hospitals Sweepstakes pensioners and discussions are taking place between the Taoiseach and myself on this matter.