Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:289 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the poor work conditions and wage rates of employees of a company (details supplied); and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an agreement phasing in proper seafarers' rates over four years, negotiated by the International Transport Workers Federation and SIPTU, has not been implemented by this company, which agreement took account of the economic condition and importance of the company to the Cork region. [13006/03]