Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 October 2015
125. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding redeployment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35093/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can inform the Deputy that, in line with redeployment procedures provided for in the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014, 9 members of staff were redeployed from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine to my Department on the 1st July 2013. These staff were assigned to the Financial Shared Services Offices in Killarney, which was about to take responsibility for managing additional payroll services.
My Department, while not a party to the proceedings referred to by the Deputy, understands that it was agreed among the parties concerned that a number of options would be explored and examined, including the facility for staff to transfer to appropriate position in Tralee.
The Deputy may wish to note that, in accordance with the outcome of those proceedings, my Department has facilitated the transfer of two of the staff members concerned from my Department to positions in another public service body in Tralee. These transfers are imminent. I wish to assure the Deputy that my Department will facilitate the transfer of the remaining staff should suitable opportunities arise.
