Vol. 503 No. 1
37 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the position in relation to employees at Telecom Éireann who wish to return to the Civil Service if the flotation of the company proceeds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9142/99]
Telecom Éireann was established on a statutory basis as a separate entity in 1983 and staff of the former Department of Posts and Telegraphs transferred to it on vesting day. Since then, there has been no scope for such staff to return to the Civil Service and that remains the current position. The planned flotation of Telecom Éireann will not change this situation. I should emphasise, however, that the provisions in the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act, 1983, as amended relating to the conditions of services and tenure of those who transferred to Telecom Éireann will remain unchanged after the flotation.
