Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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During the Mediation on the Waterford Crystal Pension Factory and Staff Schemes it was agreed by the parties that a dispute resolution procedure would be set up whereby disputes in relation to individual cases would be referred to a dispute resolution process under the auspices of the Workplace Relations Commission. The dispute resolution procedure is solely and exclusively for individual disputes concerning personal employment information particular to the individual used for the calculation of lump sums and monies in respect of pensionable service as set out in the letter of offer and/or deed of release including scheme service dates and calculations. It is my understanding that the Dispute Resolution Officer is actively engaged in examining all cases which have been submitted to him. In this regard, Department officials met with the Mediator and the Dispute Resolution Officer on 6th January who I understand subsequently met with representatives of Unite.

The finalisation of all aspects of the mediated agreement is a matter of priority, both for me and for the Department. I can assure the Deputy that every effort is being made to progress these issues as quickly as possible.