Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
244. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the estimated full-year cost of ensuring that every public sector worker earning under €100,000 receives a pay increase of 10% in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24033/23]
View answerThe total public service pay bill figure (inclusive of Local Authorities) for 2023 is estimated to be €25.9 billion. This includes all elements of pay, including basic pay, allowances, overtime, premia, and employer PRSI. The estimated cost of a 10% pay increase for public service workers earning less than €100,000 would be approx. €2.4 billion.
