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Fees

  • Fees, duties, and methods of payment of the selection committee members should be agreed ahead of interviews being conducted.
  • C&C only: Fees to selection committee members must be in line with Department guidance linked here.
  • Those in public service should not be in receipt of a fee for sitting on a selection committee.
  • Fees to selection committee members must be processed through payroll unless the individual has provided proof of self-employment status.

Travel and Subsistence

  • Verified travel and subsistence forms must be used where selection committee members are not receiving a daily fee but are claiming travel and subsistence.
  • Where selection committee members get reimbursed for travel and receive a fee through payroll, the subsistence and travel to & from home is taxed through payroll.
  • The board of management must ensure that travel and subsistence rates paid are not in excess of civil service rates linked here.
  • Reimbursement of travel and subsistence expenses paid tax free to employees must be reported through the Enhanced Reporting requirements system on ROS.


Further Guidance

Current Motor Rates
Civil Service Motor Rates

Forms
Sample Claim Form
Sample Claim Form (Irish)

Guidelines
Financial Guideline 33 – 2025/2026 – Payments to Selection Committee Members
Financial Guideline 20 – 2025/2026 – Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR)

Policies
Travel and Subsistence Expenses Policy
Travel and Subsistence Expenses Policy (Irish)

Circulars
Circular 04/2025: Subsistence Allowances
Circular 16/2022: Motor Travel Rates
Circular 0017/2016: Indemnity Form
Circular 0077/2011: Selection Committee Fees