Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 272: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to departmental staff and bodies under the remit of his Department, he will provide details of those remuneration arrangements which are currently in excess of a benchmarking recommendation or a recommendation from the Review Body on Higher Remuneration or which are subject to a personal rate; the position and grade the person is currently holding in each case; and the rationale for making a higher payment than that recommended in each case. [6838/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As regards Civil Servants working in my Department all starting pay on promotion/appointment are subject to the relevant Department of Finance circulars and applicable salary scales which take on board benchmarking recommendations and recommendations from the Review Body on Higher Remuneration. I can confirm that there are no Civil Servants with personal rates in excess of recommended amounts.

The information sought in respect of bodies under the aegis of my Department is not readily available. I have requested officials of the Personnel Unit of my Department to compile this information and this will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.