Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022
324. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason that service by a temporary clerical officer (details supplied) in the public service has not transferred to a local authority; if the person’s service will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55543/22]
View answerThe arrangements for starting pay in the Civil Service are governed by the terms of Circular 08/2019 - Revised Starting Pay Arrangements. The arrangements for incremental credit in the Civil Service are governed by the terms of Circular 21/2004- Agreement on incremental credit for previous service for entry levels at the grades of Clerical Officer, Executive Officer or equivalent grades represented by the Civil and Public Services Union (CPSU) and the Public Services Executive Union (PSEU). In general, there is usually no objection to the same policies being adopted in Public Service bodies.
In the specific case queried, the terms of employment will be governed by the policies of Kerry County Council in light of the policies agreed by the Local Government Management Authority for Local Authority staff. My Department has no role in resolving issues relating to starting pay for Local Authority staff.
It is a matter for the employing organisation to determine the policies that apply and be satisfied that these policies are appropriate for the organisation.
