Ministerial Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2022

Tuesday, 6 December 2022

Questions (440)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

440. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide a schedule of the employment status in the civil service of each civilian driver who has been replaced by an official Garda driver in his Ministerial driver corps; if VER payments have issued; and if any cases have been presented to the WRC to date on foot of the changes. [60719/22]

Written answers

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Following a recent security review by the Garda Commissioner, my transport arrangements have changed. Arrangements are being finalised currently for my civilian drivers. These are individual HR matters for the individuals concerned.