asked the Minister for Finance the reason former employees of CIE, now working for the Office of Public Works as lock-keepers have had their hours of employment cut, despite prior commitments given to them to maintain their security of tenure.
Written Answers. - Employment of Lock-Keepers.
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The Canals Act, 1986 transferred the care of the Royal and Grand Canals, including the Barrow Navigation, from CIE to the Commissioners of Public Works. There has been no change in the conditions of employment of the lock keepers on the canals since their transfer to the Office of Public Works.