Public Sector Pay

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 January 2024

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Questions (100)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Question:

100. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the estimated cost to the Exchequer of an increase of 1.5% or €750, whichever is greater, for all public sector workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3230/24]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

The public service pay bill as set out in Budget 2024, inclusive of Local Authorities, is estimated at €26.8 billion. The estimated cost of providing for a 1.5% or €750, whichever is greater, increase in annualised basic salaries for full time public servants is set out in the table below.

Increase	Estimated Cost
1.5% or €750, whichever is greater	€0.5 billion

These are full year costs, inclusive of basic pay increases, employer PRSI costs and pension impacts.