Dáil Éireann - Volume 226 - 16 February, 1967

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sick Pay Schemes.

Mr. James Tully Mr. James Tully

62. Mr. James Tully asked the Minister for Finance when it is proposed to introduce a sick-pay scheme for manual workers employed under his Department.

Mr. Andrews Mr. Andrews

63. Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Finance when his Department intend introducing a sick pay benefit scheme to cover all employees with the Office of Public Works.

Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey

Mr. Haughey: I propose with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to take Questions Nos. 62 and 63 together.

The question of extending sick pay benefits to these workers is being considered in detail by the Inter-departmental Wages Advisory Committee. I expect to be in a position to give a decision in the matter in the near future.

Mr. Mullen Mr. Mullen

Mr. Mullen: How soon? Immediately after the Budget?

Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey

Mr. Haughey: Perhaps.

Mr. Treacy Mr. Treacy

1526

[1526] Mr. Treacy: Before the local elections?

Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey

Mr. Haughey: Perhaps.

Dáil Éireann 226 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Sick Pay Schemes.

Questions

19670216