Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 July 2018
610. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.90 for all employees directly employed and or in agencies funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32218/18]
View answerMy Department currently has 27 staff members who earn less than €11.90 gross per hour. The additional cost to my Department of introducing a living wage of €11.90 would be approximately €85,890 per annum inclusive of employers pay related social insurance (PRSI).
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.
