Public Sector Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Questions (354)

Emer Higgins

Question:

354. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide an overview of the expenses and renumeration paid to retired public servants who provide their skills as members of interview boards; if he will provide information on the daily fee scales, the fees for preparatory work, if payments are taxable; the arrangements in place to cover meals and accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12549/23]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

The following rates are payable to members of Interview/Selection Boards in the Public Appointments Service. These rates have been in place since 1st July 2013.

Retired Public Servants (on pension):

Secretary General	€377
Deputy Secretary	€295
Assistant Secretary	€200
Principal	€150
Assistant Principal	€130

Payment is made only for interview days and not for preparation days.

As a source of income, I understand that these fees are subject to tax however, this is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners.

The arrangements in place to cover subsistence payable to members of Interview/Selection Boards are in accordance with DPER Circular 17/2022, attached for information.

The Interview/Selection Board rates are currently subject to a review by my officials. My Department is continuing to engage with the relevant stakeholders to obtain all of the necessary data and evidence to inform policy decisions. I expect the review to be finalised in the first half of 2023.