Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

When there has been a consolidation or a transfer from one body to another, the staff have been guaranteed that persons transferring to the new body have done so on conditions that were no less favourable than their existing conditions. As there is a move involved in this case, it cannot be said that the conditions are not less favourable because staff have to travel to work in a different location. Does section 38(2) have to be included in the collective agreement?

Does the collective agreement have to be concluded before the transfer date or is it possible that it will be simply be the case that it will be said that the terms and conditions will be no less favourable and that they will be negotiated post the move? Does the Minister of State anticipate that will be locked down in advance of the move?