Joanna Tuffy
Question:90. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will explain the changes in public service numbers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41225/12]
View answerThursday, 27 September 2012
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Data on pay ranges of public servants consists of estimated aggregate data across some 292,000 employees and is based on the best information available to my Department. The data included in Parliamentary Question No 39606/12 reflected updated, more detailed data received following the departure of a substantial staff cohort on the expiry of the “grace period” in February 2012. The greater numbers in the €20,000 - €40,000 pay bands in the latter data generally reflects the more detailed data received. The increase in the €150,000 plus pay band reflects additional medical consultant numbers. In contrast, the numbers in the €100,000 to €150,000 plus pay ranges show a reduction as a proportion of the overall workforce and a reduction of 983 or almost 14.5% on the earlier data.