Seanad debates
Thursday, 27 March 2003
Employment Permits Bill 2003: Second Stage.
Senator Ó Murchú and others referred to the difficulties in getting employment, even in terms of securing applications for well paid jobs. I am pleased to note in recent years that while Irish people are not prepared to take up some forms of low paid employment, others are. Some jobs do not exist if the rate is too high. Petrol pump attendants were phased out because it was no longer economical to employ people to serve petrol. Self-service stations became the norm. That trend may make sense, not only in garages but also in other areas. However, we should seek to ensure that these types of jobs continue to exist and that Irish people are encouraged to work in them. If that is not possible we should welcome others in Europe who may wish to fill any vacancies.
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