Croke Park Agreement Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2012

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Questions (296)

Micheál Martin

Question:

296. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on whether the Croke Park Agreement should be renegotiated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38797/12]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The Public Service (Croke Park) Agreement is an agreement which requires staff cooperation with productivity, costs extraction and reforms to the public service covering the period to 2014. The Government has reaffirmed the key commitments under the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014 on pay rates and job security for serving public servants. These commitments are contingent on delivery of the necessary flexibilities by public servants.