Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2016
221. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the scale of the salary paid to county court registrars and the fees paid to sheriffs for the collection of debt; the remuneration arrangements in place where both of these positions are held by the same person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8345/16]
View answerThe current salary scale paid to County Registrars is set out below.
County Registrar - Full PRSI
€121,159 to €136,276
County Registrar - Modified PRSI
€115,201 to €129,563
There is no salary payable for the position of Sheriff. An annual retainer of €23,678 is provided by the State towards the provision of a sheriff's office. A Sheriff is remunerated by way of fees generated in respect of revenues recovered. The current fees payable are set out in the Sheriff's Fees and Expenses Order 2005, Statutory Instrument No. 644 of 2005.
One of the roles of a County Registrar is to act as Sheriff and any such work is covered by their salary. There is no separate or additional remuneration arrangement.
