asked the Minister for Labour what the position of private enterprise agencies will be under the Employment Agency Bill, 1971; if he is aware that many of them may be forced out of business; if his Department desires to have a monopoly over placement services in this country; if so, what provision will be made for existing agencies who are doing excellent work in this field; if compensation will be paid in the case of private enterprises which suffer loss or are put out of business; if he has discussed this matter with the interests involved; if so, what the outcome of such discussions has been; if he will bear in mind the importance and the necessity for maintaining private enterprise at a high standard of efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Employment Agencies.
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My Department is in touch with the Federation of Employment Agencies and an offer of discussion has already been made to that organisation. As regards the other parts of the question, I would ask the Deputy to await my statement when moving the motion for a Second Reading of the Bill.