Departmental Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Ceisteanna (1174)

Carol Nolan

Ceist:

1174. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of persons employed by his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department with a rate of pay below the living wage of €12.30; the role that those persons occupy within his Department or relevant body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19630/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

An hourly rate of €12.30, based on a 37 hour standard net working week, equates to an annual salary of €23,747.  I can confirm that there are no staff currently employed in my Department, or in bodies under the aegis of my Department, earning less than this suggested living wage.