Vol. 546 No. 1
170 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a situation as outlined in correspondence (details supplied) sent by the education branch of SIPTU has developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31414/01]
172 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 343 and 360 of 27 November 2001, the part-time workers in Trinity College not named in the original case will be included in the recommendation for equal pay; and if he will adhere to the recommendations in this regard. [31192/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 172 together.
Trinity College Dublin has been given approval to implement the recommendation of the equality officer in this case; the college authorities are working on the details. The SIPTU trade union has also requested the extension of the equality officer's recommendation to other part-time staff not listed in the equality claim. My Department has sought details from the college on the numbers of staff involved, their employment status and the likely costs. The matter will be considered further on receipt of this information.
