Employment Protection.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2009

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Ceisteanna (145)

Pat Breen

Ceist:

176 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance the measures he intends to introduce to protect current employment levels in the restaurant sector; if he will provide assistance to the sector which contributes €2 billion each year to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43036/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

The safeguarding of employment is a consideration which informs the approach of the Minister for Finance to all budgetary and economic issues. Issues specific to the restaurant sector are a matter for the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism.