Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013
527. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when public sector pay scales will be restored; if time served on existing pay scale points will be taken into account when increments resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17106/13]
View answer528. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way the new pay scales in the public sector will be determined, taking into account shift allowances and bank holiday payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17107/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 527 and 528 together.
Under the Labour Relations Commission proposals, which are currently the subject of ballot, for those on salaries of €65,000 to €100,000 (inclusive of certain fixed allowances) will see the regular pay scales, at existing levels, reinstated in 2016, and incremental progression will resume. The model for the resumption of pay progression will be the subject of further discussion and agreement between the parties in the event of the LRC proposals being ratified. For the purpose of determining who will be subject to this measure, certain fixed allowances in the nature of pay will be taken in to account. Premia payments are addressed separately in the proposals.
