Vol. 551 No. 2
93 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will review the statutory rate of redundancy; if this will be increased to a minimum of three weeks for every year of service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9814/02]
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 the other social partners, the employers, and I am bringing proposals to Government this week for a comprehensive review of the scheme by a group representing employers, unions and the relevant Departments.
