Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 31 Oct 1996

Vol. 470 No. 8

Written Answers. - State Agencies' Maternity Agreements.

Noel Ahern

Question:

125 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment if he will list and summarise the various maternity agreements currently in force between the various State agencies and their respective staff and trade unions representatives; if he will standardise the schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20122/96]

Minister for Enterprise and Employment (Mr. R. Bruton)

The Minister for Enterprise and Employment has no responsibility for the maternity agreements referred to by the Deputy. These are a matter for the State agencies concerned and their staff.