asked the Minister for Local Government if he will request local authorities to ensure that all pre-Truce I.R.A. men are given first preference on employment schemes under their supervision.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Employment of pre-Truce I.R.A. Men.
While local bodies have been made aware of the policy of the Government in regard to the giving of preference in employment to those who have rendered national service, the implementation of such a policy is a matter for the local authorities concerned.