Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent)
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Question 461: To ask the Minister for Defence the amount the State has paid out in redundancy to the public sector under the Croke Park Agreement during its implementation; if he will clarify whether or not this period coincides with the recent announcement regarding savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31342/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I take it that the Deputy is referring to the period covered by the Croke Park Agreement. During this period, a total of €1,312,700 was paid in redundancy payments. The bulk of the payments arose as a result of the closure of military barracks. The redundancies represent a permanent reduction in staff numbers and ongoing savings in pay costs and as such, are reported under the Croke Park Agreement.