Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 284: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will give approval to the payment of an award approved by the Labour Court which is waiting sanction for payment from his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31829/12]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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The matter referred to by the Deputy is an issue that in the first instance falls to my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills to deliberate on and, where appropriate, to consult with and/or to seek the approval of my Department.

In the particular case referred to by the Deputy this consultation process by the Department of Education and Skills and my Department is still ongoing.