Structure of Organisation Design – Phase II Forum:

Fórsa is represented on a Staff Side in these discussions which includes TUI, AHCPS and SIPTU. 

The Official Side consists of representatives from Department of Education, DFHERIS and ETBI. 

Discussions regarding the Organisation Design for ETBs -Phase II have commenced, following agreement reached in the WRC.   Three sub-committees have been established with the following work streams:

I. Organisation Design review 

to establish shared goals and priority areas that can be progressed within the OD process;

II. FET staffing structures

to secure a FET staffing structure that meets the requirements of the FET strategy;

III. ETB competency/responsibilities framework

to develop a framework that outlines the competencies required and levels and range of responsibility applicable to various grade levels in ETBs. 

The above Sub-Committees have been meeting on a weekly basis.      However, little progress is being made.   The Staff Side, in an effort to progress matters, has proposed to the Official Side that sub-committee meetings are held in blocks of 3 to 4 days during the first quarter of 2023 with a review of progress at the end of March, 2023.  

The Official Side are considering the proposal and will revert early in the new year.

Fórsa representatives will meet and update members during these discussions and provide updates through this Newsletter.   

Fórsa can only represent and progress the interests of its members.    

Non-members can join Fórsa  through the website forsa.ie  to be included in this important process.