asked the Minister for Justice if he will now take steps to have the rates of pay increased for all employees in the prison services in view of the sharp rise in the cost of living; and when the last wage increase was granted to such officers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Prison Officers' Pay Rates.
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The pay of prison officers is a matter appropriate to be dealt with by the existing Conciliation and Arbitration machinery. The last general increases were granted with effect from 1st November, 1961.