Paul Nicholas Gogarty
Ceist:153 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for Finance the powers he has in relation to freezing the pay of ESB workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5647/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2009
153 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for Finance the powers he has in relation to freezing the pay of ESB workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5647/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs in the case of commercial State sponsored bodies I, as Minister for Finance, do not have statutory control in relation to the pay of ESB employees generally. My sole responsibility as regards pay in the ESB relates to the remuneration of the chief executive officer.