Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
608. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to make provision for a pension scheme for community employment scheme supervisors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10574/16]
View answerI understand that Unions representing CE Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors have sought the provision of Exchequer funding to implement a Labour Court recommendation relating to the provision of a pension scheme dating back to 2008. In this regard the position has been that it is not possible for the State to provide funding for such a scheme to employees of private companies even if those companies are or were reliant on State funding.
However, I believe the issue has remained under review and that my predecessor held a meeting with SIPTU and IMPACT trade unions in relation to this matter. The Community Sector High Level Forum was reconvened in order to examine the matter fully, having regard to costs and precedent.
The Forum, which commenced its work on 27 November 2015, has had two meetings to date and a further meeting of the Forum is scheduled.
