Public Sector Pay

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 October 2022

Thursday, 27 October 2022

Ceisteanna (119)

Pa Daly

Ceist:

119. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development her views on the remuneration of staff at Pobal. [44811/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development

Pobal is a not-for-profit company which works on behalf of Irish Government and European Union in managing programmes that contribute to social inclusion, equality and reconciliation. It comprises of a Board of Directors who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Pobal.

The Board operates to best practice corporate governance principles ensuring compliance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and the Charities Governance Code. The Board delegates to the CEO the authority to manage the operation of the organisation and has approved the Scheme of Delegation of Authority to the CEO for this purpose.

Pobal is committed to conducting business with integrity and to the highest ethical standards. The salary scales for staff in Pobal are aligned to public sector salary scales.