asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he will state if the name of Michael Hayes, Ballyneety, Limerick, who was a creamery manager at Ballyneety until the creamery was closed down has been on the list of redundant creamery managers for a considerable time and if he will state the reason why employment has not been offered to him.

The name of Mr. Michael Hayes has been included in the list of redundant creamery managers. It is regretted, however, that it has not been found possible to obtain employment for him. Mr. Hayes is believed to be about sixty-six years of age, and this no doubt militates against him in securing fresh employment.