Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017
627. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment 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. [32558/17]
View answerMy Department currently has 24 staff members who earn less than €11.70 gross per hour. The additional cost to my Department of introducing a living wage of €11.70 would be approximately €73,050 per annum.
The information requested in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency. The Department will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisations.
