Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Public sector pay policy is set centrally under the responsibility of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Similarly, regarding the call made in the Opposition motion in respect of the supplementary pension for post-2013 entrants, this also comes within my colleague's responsibility, and the existing arrangements in respect of this matter are laid down in statute and apply across the public service.

I wish to correct the record and clearly state that the bulk of the non-pay element of the Defence Vote is delegated to the Chief of Staff to facilitate the exercise of his functions, particularly in the area of the procurement of goods and services. It is absolutely remarkable that the public commentary I have seen and this Opposition motion are so out of line with the facts.

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