andMr. Cowen asked the Minister for Industry and Energy if he is aware of short-time working at a company (details supplied) in Tullamore, County Offaly; and if he will take the necessary action to have this rectified and ensure that this company will get the Government contracts for which they tendered recently.
Written Answers. - Short-Time Working In Tullamore.
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Decisions as to the introduction of short-time working by any particular firm are for the management of that firm and I have no function in that respect.
Whilst I would hope that the workers affected will be able to return to full-time working before long, there is no special action I can take to that end.
As to the tenders referred to, I understand that these relate to contracts placed by the Department of Posts and Telegraphs.
Question No. 307 postponed.