Public-sector pay inequality
Deputy Cullinane asks whether correcting the two-tier pay structure affecting post-2011 public-sector entrants will be prioritised; the Tánaiste points to ongoing stakeholder consultations and possible further consideration.
The programme for Government commits to a public sector pay commission, to be established in due course. One of the sorest points for public sector workers concerns the treatment of the post-2011 new entrants. We have a two-tier parallel pay structure in place.
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Will that be a priority for the Government?
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On the first point the Deputy made, the Minister informs me that, in the first instance, he is consulting the relevant stakeholders on the Lansdowne Road agreement. The arrangement is being set up at present and it will be concluded very shortly. Afterwards, the Minister will be in a position to move forward.
On the second point the Deputy raised, the matter could be considered. There will be discussions on that.