Lansdowne Road Agreement

Thursday, 4 May 2017

Questions (151, 154)

David Cullinane

Question:

151. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the principles which will underpin any new pay agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21245/17]

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Brendan Howlin

Question:

154. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the arrangements in place for pay restoration for public servants following the Lansdowne Road Agreement; his plans to ensure full pay restoration; the timeframe for achieving this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21331/17]

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Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 and 154 together.

The Public Service Pay Commission has been tasked with providing an initial report to Government on public service remuneration in the context of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2015. The findings of the Commission will contribute to and inform Government's considerations in relation to Public Service remuneration and will inform Public Service employers in negotiations with staff interests on an extension to the Lansdowne Road Agreement. The Commission is expected to report shortly and following consideration by Government, the report will be published.