Meanings of clerical grade in English

The Civil and Public Service Union, which represents clerical grade civil servants, says its members are "furious" about the arrangement.

Mr Justice Shanley in the High Court has overturned a decision by the Southern Health Board to demote an official to the lowest clerical grade.

The salary range is €47,606-€58,121per annum on the clerical grade VII pay scale of the Department of Health.

The salary range is from €65,919-€80,787 ,onthe clerical grade VIII scale of the Department of Health and Children.

The Civil and Public Services Union, representing an estimated 13,000 clerical grade officers, will ballot its members later this month on withdrawal from the PPF.

The union represents non clerical grades such as messengers and cleaners in the Civil Service.

The CPSU, which represents clerical grades, is already balloting on whether to call a half day strike.

The plan suggests cuts may be needed at the company's Shannon catering operation and among certain clerical grades.