Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005
337 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when it is proposed that a review of the rate of pay for rural social schemes supervisors will take place; if agreement was reached that such a review would take place in 2004; if he has contacted the Department of Finance regarding such a review; the response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18111/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraA review of the grant paid for rural social scheme supervisors has taken place and my Department has had contact with the Department of Finance in this regard.
An increase in the grant towards employment to supervisors has now been sanctioned from the current rate of €357 per week to €407.79 per week with effect from 1 July 2005. In addition, RSS supervisors shall receive all general round increases payable at the same time that these are received by public service workers.
