Child and Family Agency Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 January 2016

Thursday, 28 January 2016

Questions (214)

Michael McGrath

Question:

214. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if administrative staff employed on behalf of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, through an agency (details supplied) and other agencies undertaking similar work to their colleagues, who are employed through the public service, are entitled to incremental pay increases, occupational pensions, sick leave and certified sick leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3637/16]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Act 2012 provides for equal treatment in terms of basic working and employment conditions for temporary agency workers as if they were recruited directly by the hirer to the same job.

Accordingly, administrative staff assigned through the agency specified by the Deputy, or any other agency, to work for Tusla receive equal treatment of basic working conditions such as pay (including increments), working time and annual leave. The Act does not cover entitlement to paid or unpaid sick leave or access to a pension scheme.