Public Sector Pay

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Questions (239)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

240 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an allowance exists that members of the civil and public service can avail of for eating lunch at their desks; if the allowance exists, the annual cost of same to the civil and public services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36026/12]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brendan Howlin)

There are no allowances paid to civil and public servants for eating their lunch at their desks.

I understand that in line with the private sector an eating on site allowance of €1.90 per day may be paid to staff employed on outdoor duties such as construction work.