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

Derek Nolan: Mr. Fitzpatrick has identified the third level sector as one in which there could be greater scope. I assume there have been meetings between the implementation group and the third level sector to push that agenda, which obviously has not happened. What is the main sticking point and why is there a drag in the third level education sector?

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

Derek Nolan: What does Mr. Fitzpatrick mean by "happen quicker"?

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

Derek Nolan: While I am aware Mr. Fitzpatrick is an independent chairman, why has such speed not been achieved to date in the education sector?

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

Derek Nolan: Mr. Fitzpatrick has listed local government, which also is a major sector, as having 29 projects and which is moving swiftly in this regard.

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

Derek Nolan: What is the difference? What is happening in education that is not happening in local government?

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

Derek Nolan: Okay.

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

Derek Nolan: As a final question, essentially the Croke Park agreement is an industrial relations agreement between the Government and the unions for industrial peace in exchange for no pay cuts and co-operation. As such, it only works for as long as both sides are of the same mind. What is Mr. Fitzpatrick's view of the appetite for or the continued acceptance of the agreement on both sides in the...

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

Derek Nolan: I welcome Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Menton. The terms of reference of the implementation group cover driving the implementation of the agreement, yet the targets for reform are set by the Government and implemented by management. How does the body drive the implementation of the agreement? I am trying to figure out the role of the body. There is certainly a dispute resolution mechanism,...

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

Derek Nolan: Mr. Fitzpatrick stated he sometimes sends back action plans. I assume management sends an action plan to its sector and the implementation body sends it back stating it is not ambitious enough.

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

Derek Nolan: In the discussion with the Minister, the ability of the public service to manage was raised. Many people have been promoted through the ranks without necessarily having been given management training or without their having management skills. In Mr. Fitzpatrick's work, does he find there are sufficient management skills and ability to implement change? Does this present an obstacle?

Public Accounts Committee: Public Service Reform Plan: Discussion (11 Oct 2012)

Derek Nolan: I welcome the Minister, the Minister of State and the officials to the committee. I may be following on from Deputy Donohoe's point. The plans are very ambitious, which is welcome and the Croke Park agreement is allowing for flexibility and willingness on the part of the staff. One of the issues that was raised with me early in my career as a Deputy was the lack of management,...

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Oct 2012)

Derek Nolan: The Deputy's Government left the country bankrupt.

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2012)

Derek Nolan: I would like to share time with Deputies Eoghan Murphy and Paschal Donohoe.

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2012)

Derek Nolan: I listened intently to Deputy Brian Stanley's round-the-house ramblings. He ended by setting out a rather nonsensical approach to the issue of our natural resources. He did not have any regard to the fact that certain rights were attached to the contracts and legal provisions are in place. I accept it is possible that there could be some reform in the future, but the Deputy should at least...

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2012)

Derek Nolan: The Deputy said he would speak about the policies needed to solve the country's jobs crisis. The policy on natural resources was the only one I heard him mention. I did not hear anything about job creation or the economy.

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2012)

Derek Nolan: I heard the Deputy berating the Government by saying we needed to start focusing on job creation and investment. The Government announced the first part of a €2.25 billion stimulus package a few months ago. That fund will be spent in the next few years to build hospitals and schools, put money into the economy and create jobs. This practical plan will have tangible benefits. The...

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2012)

Derek Nolan: No economist who has looked at it in any detail has said it is plausible. Sinn Féin went around the houses during the last-----

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2012)

Derek Nolan: They have said there might be merit in it, as some funds would certainly be raised.

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2012)

Derek Nolan: The final figure would be nowhere near the €800 million suggested by members of Sinn Féin. Frankly, they have been putting out this proposal because they are unwilling to take tough decisions. If it supported the proposed property tax, the need for which is accepted by every left-wing social democratic party in Europe, at least it would have one unpopular decision on its record....

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2012)

Derek Nolan: I have mentioned how Sinn Féin behaved during the referendum on the ESM treaty which provides the basis of the Bill.