Employment Rights.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2007

Tuesday, 24 April 2007

Questions (241)

John Deasy

Question:

264 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Finance when he will implement the European Union legislation contained in Article 39 EC and Article 7.1 of Regulation No. 1612/68; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the implementation of these articles would allow a small number of Irish civil servants receive recognition of previous service in the civil services of other EU States in terms of salary scale, incremental credit and seniority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15074/07]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Mr. Cowen)

These Articles concern the employment rights of workers moving from one Member State to another. Article 48 of Regulation No. 1612/68 states that it is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Consequently applications from any Irish Civil Servants seeking recognition for their previous service in the Civil Service of other Member States are dealt with in accordance with these Articles and in the context of the relevant Irish Civil Service-wide agreements. This applies to their conditions of employment including those to which the Deputy refers.