Written answers

Wednesday, 9 April 2008

Department of Social and Family Affairs

Departmental Staff

9:00 pm

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 153: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, further to Parliamentary Question No. 95 of 2 April 2008, the issues that remain to be resolved in his Department's discussions with trade unions regarding the transfer of staff from the Health Service Executive to his Department. [13441/08]

Photo of Martin CullenMartin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As stated in my reply on 2 April 2008, the transfer of functions from the HSE to my Department is a major programme and it does have implications for the staff who are due to transfer. In this regard discussions are taking place between management representatives from my Department, the Department of Health and Children and the HSE and the Unions representing staff in the Community Welfare Service. These discussions are being facilitated by an independent Chairman.

The discussions have focused on the future role of Community Welfare Officers and the terms and conditions of employment which will apply when they transfer to my Department. Progress has been made in the discussions on a number of issues. Further discussion is required on issues such as future career path and promotional opportunities and the pay assimilation arrangements for the staff concerned when they change their status from public to civil servant on transfer to my Department.

The transfer will also have an impact on the current organisational structure in my Department and discussions are also taking place with the Unions representing existing staff at Departmental Council on issues that are of concern to them. The intention is to reach a collective agreement with the Unions which deals with the concerns of the staff involved.

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