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Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Agreement 2010-14: Discussion with Implementation Body (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: I refer to the targeted redundancy package mentioned by the Minister. Mr. Fitzpatrick states, again on page 9: "However, the recent collective agreement between public service management and the public service unions on voluntary redundancy terms is important". To what does this refer?

Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Agreement 2010-14: Discussion with Implementation Body (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: Is this the targeted redundancy agreement referred to by the Minister in the past few days? Is Mr. Fitzpatrick saying there is agreement on it because the trade unions seemed surprised?

Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Agreement 2010-14: Discussion with Implementation Body (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: With the HSE. Will Mr. Fitzpatrick do the committee a favour? Will he arrange to send to the committee a copy of the agreement that will be the final word on this?

Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Agreement 2010-14: Discussion with Implementation Body (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: We are told the HSE term is three weeks pay for every year of service, plus statutory redundancy of five weeks.

Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Agreement 2010-14: Discussion with Implementation Body (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: Therefore, the framework is in place, but who goes for it has yet to be decided.

Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Agreement 2010-14: Discussion with Implementation Body (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: Mr. Fitzpatrick used the term "enabler" a number of times. Should the body not be a driver? An enabler is able to say, "We are here if you want us to help you."

Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Agreement 2010-14: Discussion with Implementation Body (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: The distinction between the agreement and the body's implementation role is good. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated, "The level of co-operation and engagement between the employers, the Government bodies and trade unions is excellent." This is a good phrase for some, but it is a worrying one for others. He also described the engagement as "exemplary". People outside will interpret this as being too...

Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Agreement 2010-14: Discussion with Implementation Body (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: I have a related question on the 2012 figure. Is the lump sum that is paid to public sector workers on retirement included in the figure? For example, 9,000 people retired at the end February. Is the lump sum payment after 40 years service included in the 2012 figures?

Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Agreement 2010-14: Discussion with Implementation Body (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: The figures for 2012 are less than the figures for 2011. I see that figure relates to the pension-related deduction. Is Mr. Fitzpatrick referring to the figures underneath that?

Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Agreement 2010-14: Discussion with Implementation Body (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: The figure has increased from €285 million to €300 million. Is Mr. Fitzpatrick saying that includes the additional pension because it would have covered the full year plus the retirement lump sum?

Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Agreement 2010-14: Discussion with Implementation Body (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: That is fine.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: When will we receive the file with the 800 cases?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: If we receive the information on Wednesday we can deal with it on Thursday. We will need it before Thursday morning.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: EU-IMF Programme of Support Issues (16 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the discussions she has had with the Troika in relation to the future of the disability allowance for people aged 16 to 18 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44392/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (16 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress that she has made in the implementation of the pathways to work initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44406/12]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Compact for Growth and Jobs (16 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: To ask the Taoiseach the discussions he has had to date with the EU officials in respect of Ireland's participation in the Compact for Growth agreed at EU level in June 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44760/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency Expenditure (16 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the cost to date of preparation for the Irish Presidency of the EU; the estimated total cost that will be incurred; the proportion that will accrue to domestic firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43396/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Allowances Review (16 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the approximate cost to his Department of the review of public service allowances that was undertaken during 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44756/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Building Regulations (16 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is assured that the terms of all Exchequer funded construction projects state that they must be completed in accordance with regulatory standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44758/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Presidency Expenditure (16 Oct 2012)

Seán Fleming: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the contracted cost incurred to date by the Office of Public Works in preparation for the Irish Presidency of the EU; the estimated total cost that will be incurred; the proportion that will accrue to domestic firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44759/12]