Living Wage

Thursday, 21 July 2016

Questions (916)

Niall Collins

Question:

916. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence 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. [24158/16]

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Written answers

Taoiseach and Minister for Defence

The Department of Defence has not undertaken a specific costing exercise to determine the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 for its employees and those employed in its agencies.