Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 October 2023
183. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education who authorised and ordered an audit into increments payable to casual workers employed by educational training boards across the State; when the audit commenced; whether it has completed; what action was proposed as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47137/23]
View answer184. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education when increments were last paid to casual workers employed by educational training boards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47138/23]
View answer185. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education whether increments will be paid in the future to casual workers employed by educational training boards; if so, whether they will be backdated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47139/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 183 to 185, inclusive, together.
Certain casual workers employed by ETBs are entitled to be paid increments once they meet the appropriate criteria, which can differ depending on the role and the type of contract on which they are employed. The date upon which the increment is paid differs from person to person and if arrears are due these are paid to the appropriate date.
In terms of the question about an “audit into increments payable to casual workers”, the Department is not aware of any such audit specifically into that matter.
From time to time, the Internal Audit Unit for ETBs conducts internal audits in the areas of payroll and human resources. These audits would typically involve processes relevant to the range of ETB employees/staff including casual/part time roles but the Department is not aware of any that has been undertaken specifically on the matter raised.
If the Deputy can provide more specific information the matter can be further examined.
