Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 March 2014
106. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Skills if and when his Department will honour payment of money due under bench marking since 2007, following a Labour Court recommendation, to a number of ex-employees of an establishment (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10877/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that no sanction was ever sought or received from my Department for the payment of Labour Court Recommendation LCR18901 while the complex which employed these staff was open. The staff concerned were not public servants, nor was the State ever the Employer of these staff. Concession of the labour court recommendation could potentially have significant cost implications for the Exchequer having regard to the myriad of non public service community organisations which are funded or part funded from public monies. Accordingly, my Department is not in a position to sanction the payment of any additional resources in this case given the current economic climate and the pressures on public finances.
