Vol. 550 No. 5
64 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made to date in her consideration of the submissions received from SIPTU and ICTU regarding proposed increases in payments available under the Redundancy Payments Act, 1979; the progress made at her meeting with ICTU and SIPTU to discuss the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9599/02]
My Department has been reviewing how the operation of the statutory redundancy scheme could be made simpler and more efficient. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions and SIPTU have developed proposals to enhance the levels of payments made under the scheme. I met with ICTU on 6 March last during which its proposals were outlined to me. I am currently consulting with the other social partner involved, the employers, and hope to bring proposals to Government shortly for a comprehensive review of the scheme by a group representing employers, unions and the relevant Departments.
