Paddy Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have seen many cases in the public service where changes have been made, where some posts have been abolished and other people have retired, and the positions that they were in may be abolished or the grade might be increased, and they have problems with their pensions. I presume, with regard to this section, where there is continuance of pending legal proceedings, that that could well apply to staff. Where would all of those issues be ironed out? Is it going to be in the Labour Court? Will it be ironed out by the new entity that is set up? I am aware of issues related to the HSE and to Teagasc. There are problems and some people have been hard done by. I am sure this will lead to some other irregularities and differences in pay and promotions and the post has a responsibility in this regard. Will the Minister of State clarify that?