asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware that forestry workers are obliged to contribute Sd. per week towards national health insurance; and if he will take such steps as are necessary to ensure that such workers shall not be required to pay more than the amount subscribed by agricultural labourers, viz., 6d. per week.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Forestry Workers' Insurance Contributions.
I am aware that forestry workers pay a combined contribution of 8d. per week under the National Health Insurance and the Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Acts. The steps referred to in the latter part of the Deputy's question are a matter for the Minister for Social Welfare.