asked the Minister for Lands the number of men employed on forestry work in County Donegal and the different rates of pay to employees.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Donegal Forestry Employment.
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The total number of men at present employed by the Forestry Division of my Department in County Donegal is 474. As regards wage rates, there is a standard basic wage rate of 125/- a week applicable to all forests in County Donegal. This rate also applies in all other counties except Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare.
In addition to basic earnings, the workers are paid a weekly bonus, the amount of which is determined by the productivity level achieved by the individual gangs in each week.