Report from the
Partnership Committee following its meeting held on Wednesday 9th
March 2005
Attendees:
| Management | Non-Union | Trade Unions |
| Mr M Flanagan | Ms B Molony | Mr. R French (Amicus-MSF) |
| Ms P Corrigan | Mr G Hayden (Amicus- MSF | |
| S. McGrath | Mr P Ryan (IFUT) | |
| Ms M Flynn (SIPTU) (chair | ||
| Mr T Murtagh (SIPTU) | ||
| Dr M Clarke (IFUT) | ||
| Mr P O’Reilly (Amicus- MSF) | ||
| Mr T Boucher (TEEU) | ||
| Absent: | Guests: | |
| Dr J McCafferty | Prof Patrick Gibbons | |
| Prof B McKenna | Ms Margaret Ramsay | |
| Ms B Moran (AMICUS-MSF) | Mr R French (Amicus-MSF) | |
| Mr J Colley (INPTU) | ||
| Ms H Gallagher (SIPTU) Mr J Dunnion (IFUT) | ||
| Mr A O’Connor (SIPTU) |
Minutes of the Last Meeting
Amendments
to the minutes of the last meeting Prof Gerry Doyle to be recorded
under apologies, for non-attendance of meeting.
Minutes agreed for 3rd & 10th Feb.
2
Matters
Arising
MF
to start the process to select another non-union member to the
partnership committee.
3
Action Plan
The
main item on the agenda is the Action Plan for Sustaining Progress.
PF
Action Plan to be revised by including the submissions made to the
chair. Read PVG’s
letter and felt that implementation of performance management in UCD
should be brought forward.
Mary
Flynn stated she had been away at conference and only just submitted
revisions to MF.
MF
responded the revision circulated last week does amend the
performance management dates. Secretary
for the PVG was contacted and advised UCD that there were still
shortfalls within the Action Plan.
MF stated the revised Action Plan could be accepted as circulated
before the meeting, provided it was not altered.
MF
noted that the difficulties within section 63 but stated that the
language was taken from Action Plans used within other universities,
which have gained approval, by PVG.
He also said that the Action Plan needs to be reading in
context with the letter circulated by Prof. Gibbons.
PR
Proposed wording for section 63a,
‘Staff will continue to co-operate with changes in
structures and other organisational developments.
Any such changes will be implemented through consultation and
negotiations in so far as they are covered by the terms of SP’
53a
reads, as it is addition continued co-operation as so far as is
contained in section 21.12
TM
SIPTU has a problem with section 9 and in particular, membership of
the Steering Committee which in his view should include union
representation
TM
also wanted to know where is the pilot scheme is to be rolled out
and also asked that the terms
of reference for steering committee to be put in writing.
MF stated further changes may be made, as the PVG will be contacted to determine whether the Action Plan is likely to be approved, if submitted
TM
SIPTU also have issues with 35a & 56a
MF
explained meanings
PC
36a Change establish Dignity & Respect at work to review
GD
wanted to know that 60a meant.
MR stated that it referred to the absence of industrial action when final examinations were due to take place which is standard across the Education Sector.
TM
said that SIPTU also have an issue with 56a
MR
responded to say that staff can apply for job hare scheme and
availed of the facility where it can be operated within the
Department. However,
she noted that there are times when job sharing is not possible to
implement..
TM
Asked about 62 a
BM
EUA /HEA review of the 7 universities.
It’s a review of the quality process.
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AOB
Currently
JD and BM looking at crèche facilities at UCD
They
met with Professor Mary Clayton on the matter. It was noted that the
UCD application for a second crèche had not been approved by the
Dept of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
The
method of selection for the crèche is also being reviewed
MR
Asked is it possible to look at other sources of funding
BM
Stated that it’s important to look at and address current issues
of existing crèche before looking at a second crèche
No
further business
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Next Meeting
TBA