Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 November 2013
113. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda Commissioner is drawing up a report on the implications of the new sick pay scheme and the way it applies to the Garda Síochána; when he hopes to receive the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51145/13]
View answer114. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has any concerns regarding the implications of the proposed new sick pay scheme for the Garda Síochána in view of the nature of its job; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51146/13]
View answer115. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he or his Department has considered exempting An Garda Síochána from the proposals on the sick pay scheme from 1 January 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51147/13]
View answer116. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason An Garda Síochána will be in receipt of half the sick pay entitlements from 1 January 2014 of their colleagues in the PSNI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51148/13]
View answer117. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason Labour Court recommendation (details supplied) is being applied to An Garda Síochána when gardaí have no access to the Labour Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51149/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 113 to 117, inclusive, together.
My Department is currently in discussion with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on proposals for revised sick leave measures, including the application of these measures to the Garda Síochana, which are to be included in the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Bill 2013. These measures will, I understand, be provided for in amendments to the Bill which will be considered in the normal way.
