1. Developments in Irish Social Dialogue and NESC Since May 2011
Rory O’Donnell

2. Context New government took office March 2011
EU/IMF Programme in place since December 2010
'Croke Park' Agreement between government & public sector trade unions

3. Context New government took office March 2011:
Reversed €1 reduction in National Minimum Wage
EU/IMF Programme in place since December 2010
'Croke Park' Agreement between government & public sector trade unions

4. Context New government took office March 2011:
Reversed €1 reduction in National Minimum Wage
EU/IMF Programme in place since December 2010
Includes review of sectoral Registered Employment Agreements
'Croke Park' Agreement between government & public sector trade unions

5. Context New government took office March 2011:
Reversed €1 reduction in National Minimum Wage
EU/IMF Programme in place since December 2010
Includes review of sectoral Registered Employment Agreements
'Croke Park' Agreement between government & public sector trade unions
No more pay cuts in return for flexibility & cooperation

6. Council Developments Council re-convened June 2011:
Environmental pillar added with equal membership (4)

7. Council Developments Council re-convened June 2011:
Environmental pillar added with equal membership (4)
Prime Minister attended first meeting:
Affirmed role of the Council
Sought assistance with the reform agenda
More frequent, shorter and timely reports
Need not always represent consensus view
Members draw on personal experience beyond representation

8. Council Developments Council re-convened June 2011:
Environmental pillar added with equal membership (4)
Prime Minister attended first meeting:
Affirmed role of the Council
Sought assistance with the reform agenda
More frequent, shorter and timely reports
Need not always represent consensus view
Members draw on personal experience beyond representation
New Chair September 2011

9. Council Developments -continued
4. Government statements on future of 'social dialogue'
No over-arching social partnership agreement likely
'Structured bi-lateral dialogue' with social partners
NESC as main forum for multi-lateral dialogue
PM & Deputy PM to attend NESC plenary each year
Sustainable Development Council closed, agenda to NESC

10. Council Developments -continued
4. Government statements on future of 'social dialogue'
No over-arching social partnership agreement likely
'Structured bi-lateral dialogue' with social partners
NESC as main forum for multi-lateral dialogue
PM & Deputy PM to attend NESC plenary each year
Sustainable Development Council closed, agenda to NESC
5. Process improvements adopted & under consideration
More structured Council meetings
Possible Council working groups
Closer relation with the agenda of PM's department
Abolition of 'alternate members'
Possible reduction in the size of the Council

11. Council & Secretariat Work
Council report August 2011:
Supports and Services for Unemployed Jobseekers: Challenges and Opportunities in a Time of Recession

12. Council & Secretariat Work
Council report August 2011:
Supports and Services for Unemployed Jobseekers: Challenges and Opportunities in a Time of Recession
Secretariat Paper August 2011:
Ireland's Economic Recovery: An Analysis and Exploration

13. Council & Secretariat Work
Council report August 2011:
Supports and Services for Unemployed Jobseekers: Challenges and Opportunities in a Time of Recession
Secretariat Paper August 2011:
Ireland's Economic Recovery: An Analysis and Exploration
Ongoing Work:
Quality and Accountability in Irish Human Services
Economic Recovery and Employment
Climate Change – special request from Government