Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance if negotiations or discussions are currently under way or have not been concluded that can be interpreted as a continuation of the Programme for Competitiveness and Work agreement 1997; when all such discussions will be concluded under this agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13935/06]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The PCW provided for local bargaining on behalf of each public service grade, subject to certain limits and criteria. A deal was concluded under these terms in respect of practically every public service grade some years ago. PCW deals in respect of only a small handful of public servants remain outstanding. My Department has been in touch with the Deputy on this issue and will supply further details to him directly, shortly.