Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2017
498. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 per hour for all employees directly employed or in agencies funded by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10094/17]
View answerI am advised that, based on current staffing and pay levels, the estimated additional annual cost of introducing an hourly wage of €11.50 for all employees, employed both directly in my Department and in agencies under its aegis and who are not already paid that amount or more, would be in the order of €299,000.
