asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he has received representations recently from the Federation of Rural Workers requesting that the Agricultural Wages Board should be convened for the purpose of reviewing wages and working hours of farm workers; and, if so, what steps are being taken in the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Agricultural Wages Board.
I have received from the Federation of Rural Workers a letter on the lines indicated in the question. This letter has been sent to the Agricultural Wages Board for consideration. I have no functions in regard to summoning meetings of the board.