Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2026
320. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether any policy, directive or contractual provision exists within Córas Iompair Éireann or its subsidiary companies which prohibits or restricts the re-employment of individuals who previously accepted voluntary severance arrangements; and if he will set out the legal and policy basis for any such restriction. [34148/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra321. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether any restriction on re-employment following voluntary severance within the Córas Iompair Éireann group applies on a group-wide basis or is determined at the level of individual operating companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34149/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra322. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received since 2019 from former employees of Córas Iompair Éireann and its subsidiary companies who had previously accepted voluntary severance; the number of such applications approved and refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34150/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra323. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether any exceptions, waivers or appeals mechanisms exist to allow former employees who accepted voluntary severance to be considered for re-employment within the Córas Iompair Éireann group; and if he will provide details. [34151/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra324. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether, in light of ongoing recruitment and retention challenges across Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus and Iarnród Éireann, consideration has been given to permitting applications from suitably qualified former employees who previously exited under voluntary severance schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34152/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra325. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has reviewed or assessed the proportionality and impact of any restrictions on re-employment following voluntary severance within the Córas Iompair Éireann group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34153/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 320, 321, 322, 323, 324 and 325 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The terms of employment within the Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) Group, however, are operational matters for the companies.
Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ Holding Company for direct reply on behalf of the Group. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
