Living Wage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 September 2019

Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Questions (434)

Maurice Quinlivan

Question:

434. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of workers employed by his Department and in each office or agency under the aegis of his Department who earn less than the living wage of €12.30 per hour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38248/19]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

There are approximately 66 full-time workers employed by this Department that earn less than the living wage of €12.30 per hour.

I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the agencies under the aegis of my Department for direct response. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A