Written answers
Thursday, 24 October 2024
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Public Sector Pay
Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael)
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145. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of a new public sector deal from 2026 to 2030, based on the same parameters and percentage increases in place under the current deal. [43782/24]
Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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In total, the Public Service Agreement 2024 – 2026 provides for increases of 10.25% over a two and a half year period. In relation to the pay adjustments, the key parameters and percentage increases provided for are:
- Seven general round increases totalling 9.25%, four of which have minimum increases attached; and
- A provision for a Local Bargaining mechanism equivalent to 1% of the basic pay cost.
The estimated cost of the current Public Service Agreement 2024 – 2026 is €3.6 billion over its lifetime.
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