Report from the
Partnership Committee following its meeting held on 25 April 2001
Main Discussion Points
Retirees
A draft
proposal regarding facilities for retirees of the University was
discussed. It was suggested that a booklet should be supplied
with a retiree staff card, detailing services, facilities,
contacts and benefits to be derived from usage of the staff
card. Final proposal to be presented
at the next meeting.
Representatives from those organisations subscribed to the Skillsnet Network attended the launch. Delegates found the day informative and attendees made suggestions on how the training programme events could be improved upon.
UCD Pension Plan
Mr Joe Fitzpatrick of Mercer gave
a comprehensive presentation on the UCD Pension Plan. Ms Cecily
Corrigan, Operations Manager, and Ms Margaret Agnew, Personnel
Officer, Pensions, also attended.
Staff Facilities
A listing
of staff facilities currently available in UCD was presented to
the Committee. This list is currently being updated for the UCD
Staff Manual.
Action Points
The joint secretaries will follow
up with the Safety Office on the new staff health services
proposal.
It was agreed that discussion on National Pay Agreements should be deferred to a later Partnership Committee meeting.
It was suggested that the Vice President for Planning and Faculty Development give a presentation to the group at a later date, that may deal somewhat with concerns raised, regarding decision making and general management processes in UCD.