Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2026
1. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Taoiseach the application process for higher scales for administrative grades below the grade of assistant principal operated in his Department (details supplied). [2659/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAssignments to higher scales for administrative grades below the grade of Assistant Principal are governed by Circulars 33/1997 and 24/1995, which give effect to an agreement reached at the General Council under the scheme of Conciliation and Arbitration for the Civil Service.
Assignments to higher scales in the Department of the Taoiseach for the grades in question are made in line with the criteria outlined in the Circulars and arrangements agreed with the local staff representative associations, as provided for in the Circulars.
Circular 33/1997 (as updated by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's letter of 1st November 2017) provides for the agreed percentage of higher scales at Clerical Officer level in each Department (currently 25%.)
Circular 24/1995 provides for the agreed percentage of higher scales at Executive Officer level and Higher Executive Officer/Administrative Officer level (currently 25% and 30% respectively).
