Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 December 2025
503. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of Pobal's failure to pay a 2% wage increase due in March 2025 to grade 2 early years specialist; if she has engaged with Pobal to resolve this given it is an important Department initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67980/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraPobal are a non-commercial agency operating under the aegis of the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and engaged by DCDE under the terms of a service level agreement (SLA). As such, Pobal are responsible for ensuring that staffing and skill levels are adequate to achieve the objectives of this Agreement and are solely responsible for any and all personnel and all costs arising from the employment of the company’s personnel.
The Department strongly encourages all sides to utilise the industrial relations framework and the Workplace Relations Commission to achieve a resolution in the best interests of children and families.
