Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 181: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on a matter (details supplied). [14031/09]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed that no settlement has been agreed or ruled on in relation to the personal injury claim referred to and that no link between the personal injury claim and pay negotiations has been made. I understand that the public sector organisation concerned has – during the course of its regular quarterly meetings with a trades union representing staff interests – alluded to the impact of the economic downturn and the challenges it poses for the organisation in delivering on its business plan objectives. The organisation has taken a decision to reduce the provision of additional seasonal assistance.

In line with normal government practice, the organisation concerned does not carry commercial insurance for public/employer liability in this jurisdiction. Accordingly, any compensation arising from the personal injury claim referred to will fall to be met from its annual budget.