Departmental Agencies Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Questions (1137)

John Brassil

Question:

1137. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if funding for Pobal will be increased in line with the increase in minimum wage, in view of the fact that Pobal-funded projects are facing a deficit due to the rise in employees' salaries without the corresponding rise in Pobal funding available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45671/17]

Written answers

Minister for Rural and Community Development

Whilst my Department has responsibility as the lead and funding Department for a number of programmes and schemes administered by Pobal, issues relating to employee terms and conditions, including salaries, are a matter for the employer and employees concerned, subject to compliance with employment legislation.  My Department has no role in the matter.