Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2026
64. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the application process for higher scales for administrative grades below the grade of assistant principal operated in her Department (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2648/26]
View answerHigher Scales are awarded on a seniority basis only for the grades Clerical Officer to Higher Executive Officer. Higher Scales for Assistant Principal Officer and above are apportioned on a 50/50 basis between seniority and criteria based application.
Once assigned, an officer retains Higher Scales if they move department at the same grade.
