Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2011
738 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of workers who have expressed an interest in taking the voluntary redundancy package at the merging of the Railway Procurement Agency and the National Roads Authority; and his plans if 100 voluntary redundancies are not achieved. [22227/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the Railway Procurement Agency. I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for direct reply. He should contact my office if he has not received a reply within ten working days.
739 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if employees of the merged Railway Procurement Agency and National Roads Authority will be civil or public service workers. [22228/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe proposed merger of the National Roads Authority and the Railway Procurement Agency is currently being examined by my Department. No decision has been taken on the status of the employees concerned.
740 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the merged Railway Procurement Agency and National Roads Authority will recognise a trade union (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this union had been left out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22229/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe proposed merger of the National Roads Authority and the Railway Procurement Agency is currently being examined by my Department. Consultation with employees and their representatives will be a matter for the Implementation team for the merger, when it is established.
