Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 December 2023
64. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if consideration will be given to increasing pay for employees on the Public Appointment Service panel as their pay was cut in 2008 and has not been restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54120/23]
View answerI understand from the clarification kindly provided by the Deputy this query relates to members of Interview/Selection Boards in the Public Appointments Service.
The following rates are payable to members of Interview/Selection Boards in the Public Appointments Service. These rates have been in place since the 1st July 2013.
Retired Public Servants (on pension):
|
Grade |
€ |
|
Secretary General |
€377 |
|
Deputy Secretary |
€295 |
|
Assistant Secretary |
€200 |
|
Principal |
€150 |
|
Assistant Principal |
€130 |
The rates payable to retired Public Servants for serving on Interview Boards 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 2024.
