Public Sector Staff Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Ceisteanna (177)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

177. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills the directions provided to the payment of staff in the public sector and Civil Service that fall under the direction of his Department for the days during Storm Emma when staff were directed to stay at home; if deductions in pay and annual leave were made to staff in the public sector or Civil Service as a result of days lost during the storm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11873/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

Following information and advice from the National Emergency Coordination Group and in line with the weather protocol agreed with Staff Representatives in cases of severe weather conditions my Department was closed from 2.30pm on Wednesday 28th February and remained closed on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd of March.  No deductions in pay or annual leave were made to the Department's staff directed to remain at home as a result of the weather conditions.