Ivor Callely
Question:327 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social Welfare the total payments made to civil servants in his Department in respect of overtime in 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21944/96]
Written Answers. - Departmental Staff.
Total payments made to civil servants in my Department in respect of overtime in 1995 amounted to £3,107,550.
Overtime is worked in my Department to ensure that it delivers its services in a timely manner. It is used in areas where experience and special skills are necessary and to cover peaks in the normal workload. Seasonal factors such as budget changes also necessitate overtime working.