CIE road freight redundancies
The Minister said CIE and unions were considering productivity proposals, but no redundancy figures had yet been formally submitted; depot estimates may precede official notification. He said the National Manpower Service would help affected workers find alternative jobs, while Fitzgerald raised concerns about the transport bill and employment prospects in Cork and Dublin.
asked the Minister for Labour if he is aware of redundancies affecting CIE road freight staff; and if he will investigate the matter and make a statement on it.
Comment on this
I am aware of the statement by the chairman of CIE on 20th May, 1976 concerning the future of the company and its efforts to reduce staffing levels. Negotiations have been taking place over the past year on a productivity scheme and I understand that the trade unions are at present considering proposals put forward by CIE.
Comment on this
Yes, but as the Deputy knows there is a time lag between notification at official level and suggested redundancies at each depot.
Comment on this
Would the Minister make the necessary representations to his colleague in Government, the Minister for Transport and Power, regarding the new transport Bill which will further affect the redundancy situation in the company?
Comment on this
The National Manpower Service will co-operate with CIE in trying to provide alternative jobs for any workers who are made redundant.
Comment on this
Will the Minister indicate, in cities like Cork or Dublin, where there might be opportunities for National Manpower to create or provide alternative employment?
Comment on this
That would be a matter for National Manpower, but their record is very good in that regard.