Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2026
21. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport the application process for higher scales for administrative grades below the grade of assistant principal operated in his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2660/26]
View answerEach year my department invites applications from eligible staff across all grades who wish to be considered for assignment to a Higher Scale. To be eligible for consideration for an award of a Higher Scale, an applicant must have 2 years’ service in the grade on the last day of the calendar month preceding the month in which Higher Scales are awarded, have an acceptable sick leave and attendance record and have achieved a ‘Satisfactory’ review in the two most recent PMDS evaluations.
Staff at the grades of Executive Officer (EO), Higher Executive Officer (HEO) and Administrative Officer (AO) are assigned a place on a ranked assignment list, based on a combination of A Years of service in the grade, and B Managers’ appraisal rating, in accordance circular 24/1995.
Appointments in the Clerical Officer grade are made using a ‘50/50 sequencing’ of assignments to Higher Scales such that A the first, and subsequent odd-numbered assignments in the sequence (Category 1) are to be determined by seniority and B the second, and subsequent even-numbered assignments in the sequence (Category 2) are to be determined by Manager’s appraisal rating.
