asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been directed to a statement to the effect that there was unwarranted interference by his Department during pay negotiations on behalf of the Irish Sugar Company's clerical and typing staffs, and if he will make a statement in regard to it.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sugar Company Staffs: Pay Negotiations.
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I have seen the report referred to. The allegation would appear to be based on a document containing comparative scales in other public employments supplied by my Department in response to an approach from the company. I do not accept that this constituted unwarranted interference by my Department.