Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 June 2022
134. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to implement the report of the independent body examining additional working hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35085/22]
View answerSection 4.2 of Building Momentum provided for the establishment of an independent body to assess issues arising in addressing the Haddington Road Hours and to make appropriate recommendations to be applied equitably across all affected grades, groups, categories and sectors.
Government approved the Independent Hours Body Report last April.
The circular issued recently, at the link, sets out arrangements for the implementation of the Body's recommendations in the civil service. This circular is also available to view at www.gov.ie/en/circulars.
Additional Working Hours (Circular 14)
Circulars regarding the implementation of the Body's recommendations in other sectors are a matter for the relevant Department/Sector.
