Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2004
112 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of public servants employed in his Department who are paid by cheque; and the number who are paid electronically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21044/04]
View answerA total of 1430 public servants are currently on the Department's payroll. Of this number, 1,372 are paid electronically while the remaining 58 are paid by payable order. Under the terms of General Council Report 1429, the salaries of all staff taking up duty for the first time on or after 1 October 2003 are paid electronically.
