Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent)
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Question 513: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount the State has paid out in redundancy to the public sector under the Croke Park Agreement during its implementation; if she will clarify whether or not this period coincides with the recent announcement regarding savings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31340/12]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm to the Deputy that there have been no redundancies from my Department or agencies under the aegis of my Department in the period in question. All staff reductions have been by way of retirement or resignation.

As noted in the Second Progress Report of the Implementation Body under the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014, the Agreement continues to provide valuable stability in difficult economic circumstances and it is facilitating significant reductions in staff numbers. The Agreement is allowing for significant restructuring to be implemented in a climate of sustained industrial relations stability and staff co-operation.