The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only State Agency under the aegis of my Department. The NESDO was established under the NESDO Act 2006 and is the body corporate for the National Economic and Social Council (NESC).
The Chief Officer of the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is also the Director of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). He is paid for his role as Director of NESC at Assistant Secretary level in accordance with the relevant Pay Circular issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. He receives no additional salary for his role as Chief Officer of NESDO.
In addition to his salary, the Director receives an allowance of 16.66% of salary in lieu of pension. The Director is entitled to claim travel and subsistence expenses in line with the relevant Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Circulars. No bonus arrangements apply.