Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2012
289 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of all allowances and the payment rates of those allowances paid to staff in his Department that are subject to income tax and the list of allowances and the payment rates paid to staff that are not subject to income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31968/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe table that follows this reply shows the allowances and payment rates that are appropriate to certain staff in my Department. In many cases, the actual payment rate may be determined by the grade, point of pay or period covered by the claim. This is the reason for different rates for the same allowance. The rates referred to cover the pay period between June 2011 and June 2012. All allowances are calculated and paid in accordance with the rules governing the schemes.
|
Allowance |
Description |
Rates |
Payable Per |
Subject To Income Tax |
|
Allowance Personal to Holder |
Payable to staff who are now in this Department and were part of the integration agreement in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners |
€14.10-€45.48 |
Fortnight |
Yes |
|
Child Allowance |
Only payable to staff in the Civil Service since pre 31/12/1978 in respect of children up until the age of 16. Payment can continue unit the age of 21 if they remain in fulltime education |
€4.33 |
Fortnight |
Yes |
|
Higher Duties |
Payable on a temporary basis to staff carrying out duties appropriate to a higher grade |
€24.34-€983.05 |
Fortnight |
Yes |
|
Maternity Allowance |
Paid to ensure that the member of staff received the appropriate rate of maternity benefit |
€64.47 |
Week |
No |
|
Private Sec. |
Payable to staff carrying out duties appropriate to the post of Private Secretary. In certain circumstances former Private Secretaries may be entitled to a reduced payment |
€188.33-€792.83 |
Fortnight |
Yes |
|
Seniority Allowance AHCPS |
Seniority Allowance: Agreed to under PCW for AHCPS grades |
€48.60-€121.46 |
Fortnight |
Yes |
|
Special Allowance |
Allowance payable to Employee Assistance Officers to take account of the particular duties of the role |
€174.76-€234.13 |
Fortnight |
Yes |
290 Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of civil servants dismissed in the period 1 January 2000 to 30 June 2006; and the number of civil servants dismissed in the period 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2011 by the Government and by a Minister for the Government . [31985/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Civil Service Disciplinary Code sets out the procedures for dealing with dismissals in the Civil Service. Prior to 2006, disciplinary and dismissal procedures were as set out in Circular 1/1992. Under these procedures, it was the responsibility of the Government to decide whether a civil servant should be dismissed. Under these procedures, my Department submitted each case to the Government and so had an overview of the number of dismissals in the Civil Service. During the period 1 January 2000 to 30 June 2006, there were 15 dismissals under these procedures. During the period 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2011, there were four dismissals under these procedures. In the latter period where disciplinary proceedings had already commenced prior to 4 July 2006, the case continued to be dealt with under the disciplinary procedures in Circular 1/1992. Under the provisions in the Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Act 2005, each Secretary General/Head of Office has the authority, responsibility and accountability for carrying out a range of duties in their Departments/Offices. Among these are the management of all matters pertaining to the appointment, performance, discipline and dismissals of staff below the grade of Principal. The Disciplinary Code was revised in July 2006 to reflect the legislative changes and procedures for discipline and dismissals are now detailed in Circular 14/2006. Therefore, my Department is not generally consulted about discipline and dismissals cases as it was in the past under the previous Code (Circular 1/1992). Accordingly, my Department does not have the details in relation to dismissals under the revised procedures introduced in 2006.
