David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I refer to the voluntary redundancy scheme that operates within the NTMA. It is not something that is generally available in the public sector. My understanding - I might be wrong - is that one of the few other semi-State or Government agencies to run a similar scheme is NAMA, but there may be others. Why is there a voluntary redundancy scheme in place? It seems to be a very attractive scheme and obviously is very good for the staff. Why is it in place in the NTMA and not across the public sector generally?