Written Answers - Public Sector Pay Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Dáil Éireann Debate Vol. 752 No. 3 Unrevised Page of 462

  90.  Deputy Dessie Ellis      asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform      if he is considering the freezing of civil and public sector pay increments in his preparation for budget 2013. [3799/12]

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brendan Howlin):    The Government has reaffirmed the key commitments under the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014 on pay rates and job security for serving public servants. These commitments are contingent on delivery of the necessary flexibilities and reforms to public service delivery that are required under the Agreement. The Exchequer allocations for 2012 have been set out. Measures for 2013 will be considered in line with the budgetary timeframe

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