asked the Minister for Local Government whether he is aware that employees of the Laoighis County Council engaged at Knockcollier Quarry who travel to their work from a wide area are frequently sent home without work or pay on the mere threat of wet weather; and, if so, if he will take steps to ensure that the conditions under which these men are employed will be investigated.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Knockcollier Quarry Employees.
Mr. O'Higgins
I am not so aware. I have no functions in the matter referred to by the Deputy, but I understand that a wet-time scheme for road workers has been operated in the county.
Mr. O'Higgins
Would the Minister have any power to inquire into the matter?
I have made inquiries.
It is up to the Laoighis County Council themselves.
They have, in fact, a wet-time scheme.