Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2012
461 Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Defence the amount the State has paid out in redundancy to the public sector under the Croke Park agreement during its implementation; if he will clarify whether or not this period coincides with the recent announcement regarding savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31342/12]
View answerI take it that the Deputy is referring to the period covered by the Croke Park Agreement. During this period, a total of €1,312,700 was paid in redundancy payments. The bulk of the payments arose as a result of the closure of military barracks. The redundancies represent a permanent reduction in staff numbers and ongoing savings in pay costs and as such, are reported under the Croke Park Agreement.
