I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 together.
The details being sought by the Deputy are set out in the following tabular statement. All costs, which are based on existing staffing levels, are estimates and as such are liable to fluctuate due to factors such as staff movement.
Organisation
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Annual cost of increments in 2008
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Annual cost of increments in 2009
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Annual cost of September 2008 pay award
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Annual cost of proposed September 2009 pay award
|
|
€
|
€
|
€
|
€
|
Dept. of Social & Family Affairs
|
1,915,800
|
1,608,400
|
4,914,400
|
7,269,300
|
Combat Poverty Agency
|
18,000
|
18,900
|
35,700
|
51,200
|
Pensions Board*
|
25,000
|
30,000
|
60,000
|
87,100
|
Citizens Information Board
|
116,000
|
87,200
|
168,300
|
238,600
|
Family Support Agency
|
40,000
|
50,800
|
103,600
|
146,800
|
Office of the Pensions Ombudsman
|
6,500
|
4,600
|
15,500
|
22,400
|
*The cost will be borne from funds generated by the Pensions Board with no expense accruing to the Exchequer.