Prison Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Questions (591)

Gerry Adams

Question:

591. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the reduction of 10%, as a result of the Haddington Road agreement, has been reinstated to persons employed as prison administration support officers at level two, but not to prison administration support officers at level three; when those prison administration support officers at level three can expect the reduction to be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31474/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am to inform the Deputy that as a result of clause 2.31 of the Haddington Road Agreement, new measures have been put in place by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to redress the balance brought about by the 10% pay reduction introduced in 2010.

I have been informed by the Irish Prison Service that this reduction did not apply to those who joined the Service as Prison Administration and Support Officers at level two (PASO 2) and therefore no reinstatement applied.

In the case of Prison Administrative and Support Officers at level three (PASO 3) who joined the Irish Prison Service in July and August 2013, the new 'reinstatement' measures referred to will take effect on their first increment date.