Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We all know the very good work which CE supervisors and their assistants do and of the commitment which the Government is giving to these workers. I am aware that the talks have been going on since April, with a 2% increase in November and a further 1% increase thereafter. This is unacceptable. A great deal more talking need to happen.

The CE supervisors have not had an increase since 2008, which is 15 years ago. I met a group of CE supervisors recently who told me there are some people on the CE scheme who, because of the welcome increases provided by the Minister, are earning more money than the CE supervisors themselves. I am delighted that the Minister of State is talking but I ask him to ensure that he gives the proper increase to our CE supervisors and to their assistants. The work they do in our communities is very valuable. I know that both Ministers are committed to this, for which I thank them for that and that they are aware of the importance of a proper increase in their pay.

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