Ministerial Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2022

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Ceisteanna (386)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

386. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a schedule of the employment status in the civil service of each civilian driver who has been replaced by an official Garda driver in her Ministerial driver corps; if voluntary early retirement, VER, payments have issued; and if any cases have been presented to the Workplace Relations Commission to date on foot of the changes. [59764/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

In accordance with the terms of the Guidelines for Ministerial Appointments for the 33rd Dáil, I have two civilian drivers to assist me in carrying out my ministerial duties. These civilian drivers are due to be replaced by official Garda drivers, but at present they are still employed by my Department.