Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004
338 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if a restructuring of Blindcraft is anticipated by his Department; if he will give a commitment to negotiations on a redundancy package and on a retraining programme, in order that workers who lose their jobs can be facilitated in making a move into other employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7934/04]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, a decision has been made regarding the future of Blindcraft, based on the recommendation contained in the Prospectus report. My Department has recently re-constituted the board of Blindcraft with a view to its overseeing the transfer of its activities to the relevant body. This will take place within the overall context of the health service reform programme. In particular, the board will be sensitive to the needs of the people with disabilities who are currently employed in Blindcraft.
