Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017
314. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.70 for all employees directly employed or in agencies funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32566/17]
View answerThe requested information in relation to the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.70 for all employees directly employed or in agencies funded by my Department is contained in the following table.
|
Proposed Living Wage |
Number of staff under this rate |
Total Cost of introducing living wage concerned |
|
Minimum wage of €11.70 per hour (€26,313.30 p.a) |
514 |
€1,725,710.82 |
In line with D/Per Circular 25/2016 and the Protocol for the Provision of Information to Members of the Oireachtas by State Bodies under the Aegis of Government Departments, I have asked those bodies under the aegis of the Department who have been unable to provide a response in the time available (Property Registration Authority and An Garda Síochána) to write to the Deputy directly, and provide the information requested.
