On establishment of the Irish Free State, the Ministry of Labour function\u2019s was absorbed into the Department of \u00a0Industry and Commerce. There was a Dail ministry for labour prior to establishment of the Free State.<\/p>\n
In 1947 the employment service of the Department of Industry and Commerce was transferred to the newly formed Department of Social Welfare.<\/p>\n
The Department of Labour was established in 1966. Its primary function was the \u00a0protection and fostering of the interests of employees.<\/p>\n
The Department assumed responsibility for the existing Factories act, the Mines and Quarry legislation and the Office Premises Act.\u00a0 Its inspectors enforced the \u00a0legislation. The Department was responsible generally for safety in an industry.<\/p>\n
The Department of Labour assumed responsibility for industry relation.\u00a0 The Industrial Relation Act 1946 established the Labour Court and 1967 legislation provided for Rights Commissioners.\u00a0 It administered the trade union legislation.<\/p>\n
It was responsible for manpower and training.\u00a0 The Industrial Training Act 1967 provided for the establishment of FAS an Foras Aiseanna Saothair .\u00a0 It was responsible for replacement and guidance service. Its functions were transferred to SOLAS.The Department maintained relationships with the international labour organization and the OECD in relation to employment matters.<\/p>\n\n
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