Lansdowne Road Agreement

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2016

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Ceisteanna (356)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

356. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount factored into the figures for 2018 in the cost of the Lansdowne Road agreement in respect of the fiscal forecasts set out in the economic and fiscal outlook document published with budget 2017; if any figures have been included for the years 2019 to 2021 in respect of the cost of a successor agreement to the Lansdowne Road agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35967/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

As set out on page 31 of the Expenditure Report 2017, €317 million is included in 2018 in respect of Lansdowne Road Agreement related costs.  The Estimates 2017 documentation does not include additional amounts for future years for increases in public service pay rates in respect of the cost of any successor agreement to Lansdowne Road.  As I have recently stated in the Seanad, to ensure the continued recovery in our economy and to manage the many risks to Ireland's recovery, the Lansdowne Road Agreement must continue to anchor public service pay policy.