Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013
577. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of the level of engagement that has taken place on the issue of redeployment of staff from the district veterinary office, County Limerick, to other parts of the civil and public service; his views that the concerns of the staff members concerned are being addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7017/13]
View answerIn answer to the Deputy’s question, I can confirm that two meetings have been held with staff in the District Veterinary Office in Limerick regarding their redeployment to the Revenue Commissioners in Limerick city. The first meeting was held with HR management informing staff of the reorganisation of the administrative functions of this Department’s local offices due to the changes in work, improvements in IT systems and the overall reduction in the volume of work. Staff were also informed of the redeployment opportunity to the Revenue Commissioners at this meeting and concerns raised at this meeting were brought to the attention of the Revenue Commissioners in advance of the second meeting, which was held on 7/2/2013.
The second information meeting was attended by HR management from the Revenue Commissioners and my Department where I understand that all concerns raised by the staff were addressed to their satisfaction.
It is anticipated that the redeployment of the staff in Limerick District Veterinary Office will take place in the next 4 – 6 weeks.
