Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 January 2014
99. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there will be a policy shift soon regarding compulsory redundancies in the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3428/14]
View answerThis issue was addressed under Section 4.2 of the Haddington Road Agreement whereby the Government reaffirmed the commitment given under Paragraph 1.6 of the Public Service Agreement that compulsory redundancy will not apply within the Public Service. However, this commitment is subject to the following exceptions:
- Where existing exit mechanisms have applied, such arrangements will continue;
- The commitment on compulsory redundancy continues to be subject to the agreed flexibility on redeployment being delivered. Where redeployment is not an option and taking account of the business needs of the organisation there may be circumstances where voluntary departure would be appropriate. In such situations there will be discussions with the relevant unions on the terms of any arrangement (which will be in line with any centrally agreed arrangements);
- Agreed procedures for managing instances of consistent performance issues will be actively pursued.
I have no plans to change this position.
