Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015
670. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost in 2013 and 2014 respectively of issuing hardcopy payslips to staff or retired staff by her Department and agencies under the control of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30053/15]
View answerThe total cost in 2013 and 2014 of issuing hard copy payslips to staff of my Department is set out as follows. Included in this total are costs associated with stationery, postage and printer maintenance:
2013 – €4,795; and 2014 – €1,355.
In March 2013 my Department commenced rollout of an online payslips facility, beginning with staff in the Department's headquarters offices in Dublin, Tullamore and Athlone. In February 2014, this online facility was extended further. From March 2015, my Department's payroll service migrated to the Payroll Shared Services Centre operated by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
The payroll system operated by my Department provided payroll services for the Civil Servants employed directly in the Department and for civil service in other bodies, including the State Examinations Commission, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, the Residential Institutions Redress Board, certain staff in the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse, An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta and Foras na Gaeilge. Details relating to costs in respect of other bodies/institutions under my Department's remit are a matter for each body/institution. However, if the Deputy has a specific interest in a particular Body/Institution I will have my officials follow up with the relevant organisation. With regard to retired Civil Servants, the Paymaster General's Office separately operates the payroll service for those individuals.
