Prison Service Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Questions (1248)

Cathal Berry

Question:

1248. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which the Irish Prison Service increased remuneration for medical officers in 2020; the reason this was deemed necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14848/21]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that the increases to the remuneration of medical officers in 2020 were in line with public sector pay agreements.