Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023
233. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can confirm a matter (details supplied) following the adoption of the Moorhead report recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6643/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe terms for gratuity payments to elected members of local authorities are as set out in the provisions of the Local Authority Members (Gratuity) Regulations 2002-2006. The calculation of the gratuity is based upon the Representational Payment that was in place when the Principal Regulations were given effect and this is adjusted in proportion to any adjustments made to the salary of a Senator. It should be noted that the existing gratuity scheme for elected members is non-contributory.
The Regulations provide for a maximum gratuity payment to an elected member, after 20 years of service, that is worth 400% of the amount of the adjusted Representational Payment. The adjusted Representational Payment is worth €18,790 and so this provides for a maximum gratuity of €75,160 to a retiring member after leaving local government service.
Any adjustment to existing terms would require new Regulations made with the consent of my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform.
