Workplace Absenteeism.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2004

Tuesday, 16 November 2004

Questions (88)

Richard Bruton

Question:

135 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he concurs with IBEC’s assessment that absenteeism in the workplace costs business here €1.5 billion per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28388/04]

Written answers

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Martin)

While I share concern about the cost to business of absenteeism, I have no direct function in the matter.