Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016
54. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach the discussions his Department has had with suppliers or service contractors to his Department or to agencies of his Department to ensure that employees of such suppliers and contractors are paid the living wage of €11.50 per hour; the cost of implementing this wage for these employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23749/16]
View answer55. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach 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. [23750/16]
View answer83. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Taoiseach the cost of introducing a minimum wage of €12, €13, €14 or €15 per hour for all employees under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27783/16]
View answer84. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Taoiseach the cost to introduce a minimum weekly gross wage of €480, €500, €520, €560 or €600 for all full-time employees under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27793/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 54, 55, 83 and 84 together.
My Department has not had discussions with its suppliers/service contractors or suppliers/service contractors to the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) about a living wage.
Levels of remuneration for employees of my Department and NESDO are based on pay scales set centrally by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
