Gerry Adams
Ceist:42. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the recent meetings he has held with the trade union movement. [10975/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 April 2013
42. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the recent meetings he has held with the trade union movement. [10975/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI met with representatives of the Public Services Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions in December last regarding the commencement of discussions with public service management on a new agenda for reductions in the cost of delivering public services and substantial longer term productivity improvements and workplace reforms.
Following intensive discussions earlier this year, I attended a plenary meeting of the parties to the public service discussions on 25th February last at which the Labour Relations Commission presented proposals for a draft Public Service Agreement.
I also hold periodic meetings with trade union leaders and officials of my Department meet with stakeholders including representatives of public service trade unions on a regular basis.