Workers’ co-operatives and young people
Reynolds asked about workers’ co-operatives in the Minister’s industrial policy and support for young people’s involvement. The Minister reiterated that the only age restriction was on those under 21, and Reynolds challenged his unwillingness to change it.
Does the Minister see a very definite role for workers' co-operatives in his new industrial policy?
Comment on this
If that is a separate question, it is very difficult to get information in this House. Would the Minister agree that young people are very interested in the concept of workers' co-operatives, that any assistance needed should be given to them, and that if the Minister should make any changes that are needed?
Comment on this
If the Deputy was listening closely to my reply he will have heard that there is no barrier to young people becoming involved in co-operatives unless they are below the age of 21.