Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 December 2015
205. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 for all employees directly employed, or in agencies funded by, his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46411/15]
View answerIn response to the Deputy's question the table provides the annual cost of introducing a living wage minimal threshold gross salary of €11.50 for all employees in my Department, and those under my remit, are as follows:
|
Organisation |
Annual Cost |
|
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform |
€685,539 |
|
Valuation Office |
€11,897 |
|
Institute of Public Administration |
As the lowest salary offered exceeds the living wage, the introduction of the living wage of €11.50 per hour would have no cost implications for the Institute |
|
The Public Appointments Service |
€114,883 |
|
The Office of the Ombudsman |
€26,348 |
|
State Laboratory |
€3,597 |
I understand that the Office of Public Works will be contacting you directly with their response.
