Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 25 May 1999

Vol. 505 No. 3

Written Answers. - Sweepstake Workers.

John Bruton

Ceist:

71 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the Sweepstake workers who were made redundant in 1987 and are still awaiting the implementation of the Labour Court recommendations of two weeks' pay for each year's service as compensation for their loss of employment; when a resolution will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13533/99]

Donal Carey

Ceist:

73 Mr. D. Carey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Government will honour the Labour Court recommendation in relation to the remaining 126 retired staff of the Irish Hospitals Sweepstake; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13580/99]

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 71 and 73 together.

My Department has no specific responsibility in relation to this matter. However, the Government is examining how the State might recognise the contribution which has been made by the hospitals sweepstakes pensioners and discussions are taking place between the Taoiseach and myself on this matter.