Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012
528 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the former Waterford county manager has been retained by him to undertake a study; if so, if he will confirm the full remuneration this person will receive over the duration of the study; the amount of time the study will take to complete; and if the normal pension abatement rules apply. [36575/12]
View answerThe County and City Managers' Association (CCMA) has established a dedicated Programme Management Office (PMO) to support public service reform in the local government sector and implementation of the Report of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group. The PMO is headed by former Waterford County Manager, Ray O'Dwyer, and is staffed from existing local authority staffing resources on a secondment basis. A stipend of €11,750 per annum is currently being paid in respect of Mr. O'Dwyer's work for the PMO. Normal pension abatement rules apply, and I am advised that abatement does not arise in this instance on account of the stipend amount.
