Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2026
38. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance 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. [2650/26]
View answerThe established practice in my Department is that assignment to Higher Scales for grades below Assistant Principal Officer is determined solely on the basis of seniority, with suitability confirmed by the staff member’s line manager. In accordance with the relevant Circular, staff representative bodies and management have the opportunity to agree a process for such assignments, and this arrangement operates within my Department.
Officers transferring into the Department at these grades retain their accrued seniority for this purpose. The Department also complies with the agreed percentage of staff at Higher Scales, which are reviewed and assigned on a quarterly basis.
