Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 11 October 2012

Public Accounts Committee

Public Service Agreement 2010-14: Discussion with Implementation Body

12:10 pm

Photo of Seán FlemingSeán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I ask Mr. Fitzpatrick to explain the procedures. The public is familiar with the Labour Court. Is a separate mechanism provided for under the agreement or can disputes be fast-tracked through the Labour Court? What happens if a Department wants to introduce a change but the trade union does not agree?