asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state (a) the name of the person who acted as clerk of works when the Hydro at Tramore was being built; (b) what qualifications he had for the post, and (c) whether the position was advertised in the public Press.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers - Tramore Hydro.
Mr. Thomas P. O'Brien acted as clerk of works for the Hydro at Tramore. He is a Bachelor of Engineering, has had considerable experience of building and maintenance works and prior to his appointment as clerk of works held a commission in the Corps of Engineers. Applications for the post were invited by public advertisement in the Press and 17 applications were received. The appointment was made on the recommendation of the consulting architect.
To avoid the possibility of misunderstanding, it is necessary to state that the Mr. O'Brien who acted as clerk of works is not related to the chairman of the Irish Tourist Board.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state (a) the name of the supplier of the groceries, soaps, etc., to the hydro at Tramore; (b) the value of such goods supplied to date, and (c) whether the traders in Tramore will be given an opportunity of tendering for these supplies.
I have been informed that the hydro at Tramore has not yet been officially opened, but is at present being operated on an experimental basis with a small staff. The catering provided consists mainly in the supply of coffee and biscuits to those who attend for baths and treatment, and the expenditure incurred on the purchase of coffee, milk, saccharine and biscuits amounts to about £3. The goods mentioned were bought locally by a member of the staff. No soap has been bought.
As soon as the needs for the future have been determined, it is proposed to invite tenders by advertisement for the supply of groceries, etc., and traders in Tramore will have an opportunity of tendering in competition with any traders elsewhere who may also wish to tender.
Mr. A. Byrne
Where will they get the soap?
They would have to get the coupons from the Minister first.
Mr. Byrne
Will the soap be there for them?
That is another question.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state (a) the number of people at present employed on the staff of the hydro, Tramore; (b) the duties performed by each person; (c) the remuneration of each; (d) whether these posts were publicly advertised, and if not, how were the employees recruited, and (c) what qualifications these persons have for their respective offices.
The number of employees on the staff of the hydro, Tramore, at present, is seven. The manageress is paid at the rate of £5 a week. A typist and book-keeper is paid £2 a week. A physiotherapist is paid £8 8s. a week. Two bath attendants, one male and one female, are paid £5 10s. a week each. A power plant attendant is paid £3 10s. a week and a female general worker is paid £2 a week. The duties of these employees are indicated by the titles of the posts they hold. Before the appointments were made applications were invited for the posts by advertisement in all the Irish daily papers and in the local papers, and the final appointments were made by selection from the applications received. The persons employed have all had previous professional or practical experience which qualifies them for the duties of the posts they occupy.