asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware of the serious plight of a number of forestry workers in the Foxford area, County Mayo who have been laid off in recent times; and what steps he proposes to take to have these men re-employed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mayo Forestry Workers.
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I am aware that due to the shortage of land for planting at Foxford Forest redundancy has occurred. There is no prospect of immediate re-employment of the men concerned but it is hoped that it will be possible to achieve a temporary increase in employment in the late autumn.