Croke Park deal disputes need ‘prompt’ resolution

THE team overseeing the Croke Park pay and reform deal has said a “one-size-fits-all approach” will not work and each public service sector will have to decide how best to implement the terms.

The implementation body, chaired by former chief executive of the Courts Service PJ Fitzpatrick has told employer and trade union representatives it wants any disputes on interpretation and implementation of the agreement to be resolved as promptly and as close to the source of the dispute as possible.

If no accommodation can be found within six weeks, issues should be referred to the Labour Relations Commission and, if necessary, the Labour Court.