Public Sector Staff Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Ceisteanna (67)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

67. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Finance the directions provided for 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. [11875/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

I wish to inform the Deputy that there was no central direction provided about payment of staff for the days that offices were closed due to Storm Emma. Each Civil and Public Service organization, as the relevant employer, is responsible for determining how to manage the treatment of those days. Where facilities were available many civil servants worked from home on the days the offices were closed.

The Department of Finance was open on Wednesday 28 February. Following a meeting of the National Emergency Coordination Group that day it was decided to close the Department on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 March. Staff were informed by email. Notification was posted on the Department's Twitter Account and its website.

No deductions in pay or annual leave were made to the staff of the Department.