Written Answers. - Forestry Labourer's Wages.

Thursday, 11 December 1947

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 109 No. 6

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Mr. Corish:  asked the Minister for Lands if he will state the minimum rate of wages at present paid to labourers employed by the Forestry Department in each district in which more than five men are employed.

Mr. Moylan: Information on Seán Moylan  Zoom on Seán Moylan  There is no relationship [772] between the rate of wages paid to forestry labourers at any particular centre and the number of men employed at that centre. The rates of wages are as follows:—

Killakee, Saggart and Enniskerry Forests 58/- a week.
Delgany, Glencree, Glendalough, Glenealy, Rathnew, Blessington, Roundwood, Hollywood, Dundalk, Donadea, Edenderry, Arklow, Avoca, Avondale, Aughrim, Ballinglen, Glen Imaal, Glenmalure and Rathdrum Forests 55/6 a week.
All other Forests 52/- a week.

In addition to these rates a differential of 2/- a week is payable to selected labourers of long service and experience.

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