Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 November 2022
102. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice the number of civil servants in her Department who are seconded to State agencies or other public bodies and in receipt of a higher duty or acting allowance; the number who have been seconded for more than ten, more than 20 and more than 30 years, respectively; if the higher duty allowance is not pensionable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55767/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are six civil servants in the Department of Justice who are seconded to other State agencies or public bodies, none of whom have been seconded for more than 10 years.
Of these, one individual is on a higher duty allowance. This allowance is the difference between their substantive grade of Higher Executive Officer and Assistant Principal and is not reckonable for pension purposes. Costs in relation to the secondment are borne by the organisation to which the individual is seconded.
