Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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187. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will implement the Labour Court recommendation (details supplied) to introduce a pension scheme for community employment scheme supervisors and assistant supervisors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45263/15]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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As the Deputy will be aware unions representing CE Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors have sought the provision of Exchequer funding to implement a Labour Court recommendation relating to the provision of a pension scheme dating back to 2008. However the position has remained that it is not possible for the State to provide funding for such a scheme to employees of private companies even if those companies are or were reliant on State funding.

Notwithstanding this the matter has remained under review and I recently held a constructive meeting with SIPTU and IMPACT trade unions in relation to this matter. Having listened to their respective positions I have reconvened the Community Sector High Level Forum which ceased operation some years ago in order that this matter is fully examined, having regard to costs and precedent.

The forum commenced its work on 27 November 2015 and I anticipate that it will produce a final report for consideration over the next number of months.