Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 212: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff in each local authority who are eligible for consideration for bonus performance-related payments on an annual basis; the number of those staff in each local authority who did not receive payments in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3980/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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All County and City Managers, Dublin Assistant City Managers and other posts at that grade in Dublin City Council, and Director of Services and other posts at that grade in all local authorities are free to participate in the Performance Awards Scheme on a voluntary basis. Those who do choose to participate are eligible for consideration for performance related payments. Members of staff who are appointed in the second half of the year are regarded as coming within the awards cycle at the start of the following year. At the 31 December 2008 there was a total of 302 members of staff in the relevant grades.

In 2005, 278 participants received awards. In 2006, 274 participants received awards, and in 2007 awards were granted to 270 participants. The number of staff in relevant grades in each local authority who did not receive payments is not available in my Department.