asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce how many times since the 15th January, 1964 the Labour Court has recommended that certain classes of workers should have a five day week; the classes of workers in each case; and the number involved.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Workers' Five Day Week.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
CASES in which the Labour Court recommended 5-day week between 15th January, 1964 and the 20th January, 1966.
|
Recommendation Number |
Type of Workers |
Number of Workers |
|
1741 |
Coffin Makers in Dublin |
25 |
|
1761 |
Clerical Stores and other Staff in Gaeltarra Éireann |
80 |
|
1783 |
Furniture Operatives in Limerick |
10 |
|
1846 |
Motor Mechanics in Drogheda |
45 |
|
1892 |
Workers in a sawmill in County Clare |
24 |
|
1895 |
Drivers, workshop employees, labourers and helpers in a Portlaoise firm |
60 |
|
1898 |
Drivers, Welders, maintenance men, Kiln Burners, Setters, Drawers and labourers in a Slane firm |
60 |
|
1903 |
Drivers and labourers in a Kilkenny firm |
15 |
|
1905 |
Garage Workers in certain provincial towns |
80 |
|
1956 |
General Workers in a firm in Ardee |
9 |
|
1965 |
Porters, packers, drivers and female cleaners in a Dublin retail shop |
30 |