asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is aware that Bord na Móna have laid off over 100 men at Littleton Bog, County Tipperary; and if so, whether the board have any plans for their re-employment.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Disemployment of Tipperary Bog Workers.
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I am informed by Bord na Móna that 114 men have been laid off by them at their Littleton works since 16th November, 1958. Thirty of these men have been notified to report for work at Templetuohy bog on the 23rd January, 1959, but the board do not expect that any more workers will be required until the beginning of April next.