asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the number of civilian employees at Collins Barracks, Cork, who were dismissed recently and why it was not possible to keep them in employment until Christmas; further, what works are in contemplation at these barracks and the reasons why they are not being proceeded with.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Civilian Workers in Army Barracks.
The services of eight building labourers employed at Collins Barracks, Cork, were terminated in November, 1955, as there was not sufficient work available to justify their retention in employment.
Following representations by Deputies Barrett and Casey additional works at that barracks have, however, recently been approved and seven of the men in question have now been reemployed. Apart from these works, no further major works are contemplated at Collins Barracks, Cork, during the remainder of the current financial year.
asked the Minister for Defence whether a notification of dismissal was served on certain civilian employees of his Department at Haulbowline and Spike on 20th May, 1955, and, if so, if he will state (a) the reasons for issuing the notification and (b) the reasons for its withdrawal.
A number of civilian employees of my Department at Haulbowline and Spike Island were served with notices of dismissal in May, 1955, because of redundancy.
After the notices of dismissal had been served, however, it was decided to undertake certain works on which the employment of the men in question could be continued and the notices were consequently withdrawn.
Would the Minister say which of the five groups of workers' organisations who are claiming credit are really responsible?
Is the Minister aware that Deputy Desmond, as one of those concerned, does not need the active service of Deputy Jack Lynch as nursemaid?
Does Deputy Desmond claim all the credit then?
Let them fight it out between them.
asked the Minister for Defence when the increase in respect of the increased cost of living, which has been paid to civilian employees at Collins Barracks, Cork, will be paid to civilian employees attached to the Corps of Engineers, Haulbowline and Spike, Cobh.
Arrangements are being made for the payment of the increase in wages referred to in the Deputy's question to civilian building trade workers employed with the Corps of Engineers at Haulbowline and Spike Island.