Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
356. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons employed by his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department with a rate of pay below the living wage of €12.30; the role that those persons occupy within his Department or relevant body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19639/22]
View answerThere are 46 full-time staff members employed by this Department who earn less than the living wage of €12.30 per hour. All of these staff members are currently on incremental payscales which will see their rate of pay rise to above the living wage after 4 years of service.
42 staff members in this cohort are serving at Clerical Officer level.
4 staff members in this cohort are serving at Service Officer level.
In addition, 5 staff members are currently earning below €12.30 per hour due to the impact of leave arrangements on their pay. Their earnings will exceed the living wage when these leave arrangements cease.
Policy in relation to the determination of salary rates for all public servants, including staff in the agencies under the aegis of the Department, is a matter for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
I have asked the Agencies under my aegis to provide the information directly to the Deputy. If you do not hear back from the Agencies within 10 working days please contact my office.
