Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 February 2022
235. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the salary of the Secretary General of the Department of Health was increased from €292,000 to €294,920; the basis on which the increase was calculated; if a Department, agency or unit thereof was consulted in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5524/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra236. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his approval was required prior to the delivery of an increase in the salary of the Secretary General of the Department of Health from €292,000 to €294,920; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5525/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 236 together.
The increase on 01 October 2021 was part of the current public service pay agreement that applies to all public service posts.
Chapter 3 of Building Momentum - A New Public Service Agreement 2021-2022 provided for a general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% or €500, whichever is greater, on 1 October 2021.
