Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 1 February 2018

Public Accounts Committee

Business of Committee

9:00 am

Photo of David CullinaneDavid Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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Yes, I met a number of CIÉ workers just after Christmas. Members have received a dossier that came from them also. Some of these questions have been put to a Minister in the Dáil but the unions involved are not content with the answers received. There are issues regarding the underfunding of the pension scheme. There is also an allegation that a ministerial order was disregarded. They are calling for an independent investigation into the governance of the two CIÉ pension schemes. The issues appear to concern governance. They are also seeking funding for independent legal advice. There is a lot contained in the dossier members received. I am seeking guidance from the Chairman as to how or if we can address this issue. If we cannot do it, is there another mechanism by which this matter can be raised?