Prison Service Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017

Monday, 11 September 2017

Questions (274)

Seán Fleming

Question:

274. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is a grade in the Civil Service for prison clerical officers or is such a post specific to the Prison Service; if the prison clerical officers are employed in line with general Civil Service clerical officers in view of the fact that Civil Service clerical officers receive overtime, flexi-time, term time and so on, none of which is available to prison clerical officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37945/17]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

There is a grade for Prison Service Clerical Officers in the Prison Service. The purpose of this grade is to carry out the administrative and support duties necessary for a modern and efficient Prison Service. The introduction of the grade was consistent with legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice governing Civil Service recruitment. The granting of particular working arrangements such as overtime, flexitime etc. is at the discretion of civil service bodies, is determined by organisational requirements and subject to local management.