Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2022
116. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to the signing of a statutory instrument to give effect to the changes agreed in the CIÉ regular wages scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21824/22]
View answerIssues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees.That being said, in relation to the Regular Wage Scheme (RWS), CIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory Instruments (SIs) to give effect to the proposed changes as agreed by vote at the Labour Court. These changes have been agreed by the trustees of the Scheme, the employees and the CIÉ Group following extensive and prolonged engagement between all parties.
There are a number of steps before an SI can be made, including the statutory consultation process. In accordance with the provisions of Section 44(3) of the Transport Act 1950, I directed CIÉ to publish a statutory notice of the draft SIs in Iris Oifigiúil, which was advertised on the 14th of January 2022. Within 45 days from the publication of this notice, any person may make objections and representations in relation to the Scheme to me. I must consider any objections or representations which have been made during this period, prior to confirming a Scheme or any amendments to such Scheme.
The consultation period ended on the 28 February 2022. Officials in my Department examined the submissions received and submitted a report to me for consideration, which I have now approved. My Department will now consult with the Minster for Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the S.I.s.
I expect to be in a position to confirm the SIs in the next number of weeks.
