Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2026
625. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost of a €1,000 flat rate annual pay increase for workers in the public sector earning less than €50,000 per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41899/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe full year cost of providing a €1,000 flat-rate annual pay increase for public servants earning less than €50,000 per-year is estimated to be €200-225 million, inclusive of pay and pensions costs, dependant on if this increase was applied on a pro-rata or head count basis. This is based on end Q1 2026 figures, which are the latest data available.
