Departmental Staff Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2013

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Questions (469)

Simon Harris

Question:

469. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide detail in tabular form, in respect of his Department and any agency under his remit, any exemptions granted to the long-standing general principle of pay policy that the payment of additional remuneration to public servants for undertaking additional duties is not permitted; the additional remuneration involved in each case; the date of sanction for such additional remuneration; the rationale behind such sanction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55032/13]

Written answers

Minister for Defence

There are currently no exemptions granted to staff of my Department or any agency under the remit of my Department for the payment of additional remuneration for undertaking additional duties. It has not been possible to confirm the position in respect of previous years in the time available. My Department is checking records going back to 2000. In the event that any additional remuneration was paid in the past, details will be forwarded to the Deputy.