Bugging at an industrial workplace
Deputies raised a factory bugging incident and its effects on workers, asking whether the Minister could prevent such practices. He reiterated that only RTE was entitled to a broadcasting licence.
: Would the Minister agree that the recent incident of bugging in an industrial concern totally disregarded the rights of workers?
Comment on this
: As my name is on that question I should like to repeat what Deputy Kerrigan said. Is the Minister aware of an incident in Dublin involving an industrialist who installed a bugging device in his factory which caused unrest among the workers? Is he satisfied that this shabby method of bugging was not used against the interests of the workers?
Comment on this
: Surely the Minister has some responsibility in this matter as he is responsible for issuing licences? He has the responsibility to ensure that such shabby methods are not allowed to continue.
Comment on this
: I have already explained to the Deputy that the only body entitled to a licence for broadcasting purposes are RTE.