Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2012
464 Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public service and semi State bodies under his aegis; the number of these persons that are on a permanent contract, short-term contract, or working in a temporary capacity; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21175/12]
View answerAs I have previously advised the House, a retired schoolteacher works as a Special Adviser in my Department, whose salary, following abatement, is €38,216 per annum.
I am also advised that Údarás na Gaeltachta has engaged two retired officers on short-term contracts:
one as interim CEO on a 4-month contract expiring on 30th April 2012 at a cost of €20,916; and
one as a solicitor on a six-month contract expiring on 31st August 2012 at a cost of €23,663.
The abatement principle has been applied in both cases.
