asked the Minister for Labour if he has any plans to make 1 May, Mayday, a public holiday in keeping with the practice in most other countries and as a recognition of the Labour movement.
Written Answers. - Additional Public Holiday.
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I have no plans to declare 1 May a public holiday.
As I have stated on different occasions, the priorities of the Government in relation to employment are concentrated on implementing policies which will lead to preservation of existing jobs and the creation of new jobs. The declaration of an additional public holiday, which would directly increase employment costs, would not be compatible with that strategy.