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Minister Donohoe outlines approach to securing future of collective pay agreements
Minister Donohoe speaking to the media today
Public Expenditure & Reform Minister Paschal Donohoe announced today that, following consideration by Government, his Department will invite the parties to the Lansdowne Agreement to discussions under Section 6 of the Agreement. These discussions, which are expected to conclude before the end of January next, will seek to address anomalies arising from the recent recommendations issued by the Labour Court in relation to the Industrial Relations disputes with members of An Garda Síochána.
The Government has reiterated its support for the Lansdowne Road Agreement and the collective approach to public service pay issues. The Minister emphasised that the priorities for Government in upcoming discussions will be to:
- secure the continued implementation of the Lansdowne Road Agreement;
- maintain the productivity, industrial peace and stability provided by the Agreement, which are of critical importance to the country and its international reputation; and
- to ensure that issues of mutual concern to the parties are addressed in a fair and reasonable way but, above all, in a manner that safeguards existing government expenditure commitments and the broader fiscal position.
Read the press release here.