asked the Minister for the Public Service the subsistence rates payable to State industrial employees generally, including farm workers, in respect of temporary absences from headquarters on official business; if he is satisfied that these rates are reasonable, having regard to present day costs; and, if not, the action he proposes to take in the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions . Oral Answers . - Subsistence Rates .
7.
: The information asked for is set out in a statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report. Civil service subsistence rates generally are at present under review.
The following is the statement:
Subsistence rates for State Industrial Employees effective from 1 January 1978
|
Overnight Rates |
Per Night |
|
£ |
|
|
First 3 nights |
7.03 |
|
4th to 14th night |
4.66 |
|
15th to 28th night |
3.52 |
For absences in excess of 28 days—the Construction Industry rate (Country Money) applies. This rate is £20.16 a week from 1 October 1977 and £20.81 a week from 1 April 1978.
|
Day Rates |
£ |
|
For an absence extending over dinner interval |
1.58 |
|
For an absence after dinner extending beyond the limit imposed by the Conditions of Employment Act (5 Hours) or the Road Traffic Act (5½ hours) whichever is appropriate |
1.00 |