Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
404. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has approved and or has been notified of requests by a Minister and or Minster of State regarding waiving restoration and or a pay increase to salary; and if a Minister has sought commencement on a pay scale higher than the natural entry point. [21087/20]
View answerThe Minister has not been notified of any requests by any Minister or Minster of State, in relation to waiving of, restoration of or increase in salary. The Government has decided that Members of the Government and Ministers of State will gift 10% of their salary to the Exchequer and not benefit from future pay restorations (2% in October).
There is a one point salary scale applicable to all Ministers. This is in addition to their TD salary which is also a one point salary scale. Therefore, there is no option to place Ministers on a remuneration rate higher than the applicable rates. The Minister has not received requests related to this matter.
