Thanks for those replies. Just another question regarding CP2? Is it true that those over 65,000 also have to give up either 6 days pay or 6 days leave?
Is your google machine broken?! If you google LRC Croke Park Proposals you'll find this [broken link removed] which contains this:
"For those currently on the final point on the incremental scale and with salaries between €35,000 and €65,000 (inclusive of allowances in the nature of pay), the following arrangements will apply, in the interests of equity:
A total reduction of annual leave entitlement over the period of the Agreement of 6 days: Or
A cash deduction from salary of an equivalent amount to the value of the 6 annual leave days or a half of the most recent increment, whichever is the lesser
For those on salaries between €35,000 and €65,000 (inclusive of allowances in the nature of pay) and who reach the maximum of the scale following a single 15 month incremental period, a reduction of annual leave entitlement of 3 days will apply, or an equivalent amount to the value of the 3 annual leave days or a quarter of the most recent increment, whichever is the lesser."
So the simple answer is no, those over 65 won't lose 6 days annual leave. The purpose of the 6 days leave measure is that people at the top of a scale between 35k & 65k would be pretty much unaffected by any pay measures. Those over 65k wil get a pay cut, so that's their pound of flesh.