asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction of the workers employed by Bord na Móna on turf schemes with the present wettime rate and ordinary time-rate, and if he will state what steps the Government proposes taking to remedy the present situation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Wages of Turf Workers.
Questions relating to the rate of remuneration payable to workers to whom the Industrial Relations Act applies are matters proper to be dealt with by the Labour Court. The Act covers the workers employed by Bord na Móna.
The rates of wages and conditions of employment of turf workers employed by Bord na Móna have already been the subject of recommendations by the Labour Court.
Can the Minister say whether Deputy Dunne will now foment a strike?
With your permission, Sir, I will raise the matter on the Adjournment.
Although I have no objection if you, Sir, think it proper that it should be raised on the Adjournment, I think I should point out that I have no function in the matter.
If the Minister has no function in the matter it cannot be raised. He is not answerable.
We will have the Bill now we hope.