Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015
576. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 344 of 1 April 2014 if he will provide an update on discussions between his Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, regarding enhanced redundancy payments in the community and voluntary sector; and if there are proposals for legislation or new regulations to govern this area. [7940/15]
View answerMy Department has no role in the internal operations of any private organisations and, therefore, does not have a role in relation to staff or employment matters, which are for the Board of the company, as the employer, to manage.
In relation to the Deputy’s query regarding the payment of redundancy in the community and voluntary sector, discussions between my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform are continuing. There has also been engagement with the Office of the Attorney General in relation to a number of legal issues arising. Consideration of the matter will be finalised in light of the outcome of these engagements.
