asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state the number of non-nationals employed in Radio Éireann symphony orchestra on (a) 30th June, 1951, and (b) 30th March, 1953.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra.
asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state the salary and allowances paid monthly to (a) nationals employed by Radio Éireann symphony orchestra; (b) non-nationals.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to combine the answers to Questions No. 54 and No. 55 in a tabular statement for insertion in the Official Records.
RADIO ÉIREANN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
(1) COMPOSITION OF ORCHESTRA:
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Position on |
Position |
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30/6/51 |
31/3/53 |
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Nationals: |
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(a) Employed in a semi-permanent capacity |
31 |
36 |
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(b) Employed in a purely temporary capacity |
14 |
3 |
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45 |
39 |
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Non-Nationals: |
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(a) Employed in a semi-permanent capacity |
11 |
9 |
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(b) Employed in a short-term temporary capacity |
5 |
16 |
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16 |
25 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
61 |
64 |
There is no differentiation in standard salaries or allowances between nationals and non-nationals. The rates of pay and allowances in the symphony orchestra are as follows:—
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Pay |
Allowance |
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Leader (Man) |
£1,109 per annum (personal) |
— |
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Temporary Deputy Leader (Man) |
£11 |
3 |
10 |
per |
week |
£2 |
per week |
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*Section Leaders |
Men |
£11 |
3 |
10 |
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£1 |
1 |
6 |
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Women |
£10 |
1 |
10 |
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£1 |
1 |
6 |
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Ordinary Members |
Men |
£11 |
3 |
10 |
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,, |
— |
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Women |
£10 |
1 |
11 |
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— |
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Deputies |
Men |
£10 |
1 |
10 |
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,, |
— |
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Women |
£8 |
19 |
10 |
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— |
*Three Section Leaders (Non-Nationals) have however personal salaries of £15 11 10, £15 11 10 and £14 5 4 per week respectively.
asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state the total cost of Radio Éireann symphony orchestra for the half year ended (a) 30th June, 1951, (b) 30th June, 1952, and (c) 30th March, 1953.
The total cost of the symphony orchestra for the half year ended 30th June, 1951, was £20,000; for the half year ended 30th June, 1952, £20,700; for the half year ended 31st March, 1953, £21,100.