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Is it normal public service practice to pay redundancy to a person whose position is not being disestablished, if not, why not?

Answered Question 31340 (2026)
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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Is it normal public service practice to pay redundancy to a person whose position is not being disestablished, if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

Answer

Any such payment to a public service employee is a matter managed by the responsible employer, in line with the relevant employment agreement and employer obligations.