Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016
404. Deputy Niall Collins 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. [24166/16]
View answerIn response to the Deputy's question the following table outlines the annual cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 for all employees directly employed or in agencies funded by my Department.
|
Organisation |
Annual Cost |
|
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform |
€778,057 |
|
Institute of Public Administration (IPA) |
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 |
|
Public Appointments Service |
€140,004 |
|
Office of Public Works (OPW) |
€207,645 |
|
Office of the Ombudsman |
€55,252 |
|
Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) |
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 |
|
State Laboratory |
€10,417 |
