Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
548. Deputy Michael D'Arcy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will re-instate pension entitlements for retired community employment supervisors, given the recommendation from the Labour Court to re-instate them. [12707/16]
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 has been reconvened in order to examine the matter fully, having regard to costs and precedent.
