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Public Service Pay Commission established - Donohoe
Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe and Minister of State Eoghan Murphy announcing the Public Service Pay Commission in Government Buildings
Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe today announced the establishment of a Public Service Pay Commission. The Commission will be chaired by Mr Kevin Duffy, former Chairman of the Labour Court.
Speaking about the appointment of Mr Duffy, Minister Donohoe said :
A thorough knowledge of industrial relations, independence and objectivity were identified during the consultation process as characteristics which were particularly critical for the Chairperson of the Commission. Mr Duffy’s track record clearly demonstrates that he will bring these vital qualities to the role.
A further six members are to be appointed in the coming days.
The Public Service Pay Commission will be advisory in nature and will provide an initial report in the second quarter of 2017. The Minister stressed that the Government will retain the ability to negotiate directly with its employees in respect of pay.
Its role will be to provide evidence-based objective analysis on pay matters to assist Department of Public Expenditure and Reform officials in discharging their negotiation function on behalf of Government.
For its initial report, the Minister said that the Commission will be asked to provide input on how the unwinding of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest legislation should proceed.
For more information read the press release here.