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Wed 09 Sep 2008Later deadline for grant-aided farm work sought
THE GOVERNMENT should prevent up to 7,000 building workers being put on the dole from January next by extending the deadline for completion of grant-aided farm work beyond December 31st, it was claimed yesterday.
John Maguire, secretary of the Irish Concrete Federation said it was illogical to allow this happen. "If the work has to be finished by the end of the year then between 5,000 and 7,000 workers will be put on the dole," he said.
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