GSP 16-20 Subsistence Rates Revision

Description

Following discussions at the Joint Conciliation Council new subsistence rates have been agreed. These changes are in line with changes announced by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. As a result, the day rates have been increased in line with the chart below.

There was no change to the overnight rate including the Vouched Accommodation rate. The new rates applicable from 1^st July 2019 are:

Vouched Accommodation (“VA”) Domestic Subsistence Rates (for use in Dublin only)

The effective date for these changes is the 1^st July 2019 with the new rates applying from that date. The Company has confirmed that any arrears due from 1^st July will be paid as a non-taxable amount through the payroll as soon as possible in Quarter 2 of 2020.

In addition to the above and following agreement on the introduction of the new Heavy Goods Driver Grade the subsistence rates applicable to the HGV 1 and HGV2 grades have also being reviewed. These new rates are effective form 1^st June 2020 and are detailed below.

Standard Domestic Subsistence Rates for HGV Driver Grades 

Effective from 1^st June 2020

Publication Type: Circular