The awarding of added years, either in the context of ill health, retirement or professional added years, is not one in which I, as Minister, have a role. Rather is an administrative matter governed by circulars issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Therefore I have not signed off any such awards.
The information requested by the deputy is set out in Table 1. There were 9 awards of added years at retirement in the three year period. Seven awards were due to the retirement of staff early on ill health grounds and the remaining 2 awards were for professional added years.
Table 1 - Award of Added Years at Retirement
Grade
|
Retirement Date
|
Retirement Date
|
Retirement Date
|
-
|
2011
|
2012
|
2013
|
Executive Officer
|
6 years 243 days
|
-
|
-
|
Principal Officer
|
3 years
|
-
|
-
|
Clerical Officer
|
6 years 243 days
|
-
|
-
|
Clerical Officer
|
6 years 298 days
|
-
|
-
|
Clerical Officer
|
-
|
5 years 253 days
|
-
|
Assistant Principal Officer
|
-
|
3 years 201 days
|
-
|
Clerical Officer
|
-
|
6 years 243 days
|
-
|
Radio Officer Grade III
|
-
|
-
|
5 years 325 days
|
Higher Executive Officer
|
-
|
-
|
6 years 243 days
|
I have asked the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested. If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within 10 working days please advise my private office.