Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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Question 49: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the recent agreements in relation to the proposed decentralisation of FÁS to Birr, he will introduce similar protocols for those employees of Enterprise Ireland who do not wish to transfer to Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23499/06]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The recent industrial action by SIPTU members in relation to the Birr relocation of FAS has ended on the basis that all the issues involved will be the subject of discussion under the aegis of the Labour Relations Commission (LRC). Under the LRC proposals it has been agreed that "the process of engagement is designed to allow all parties to deal with their concerns and to jointly arrive at a solution which is acceptable to both sides". Discussions under the Labour Relations Commission are due to begin shortly.

This process is scheduled to conclude not later than two months from the date of the first meeting, and any unresolved issues at that stage will be referred to the Labour Court for recommendation. Once agreement has been reached between the parties, the extent to which it applies to the Enterprise Ireland situation will be considered in conjunction with the Department of Finance.