Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:595. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Justice the estimated full-year cost of recruiting three additional full-time accountants for the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. [27872/22]
View answerTuesday, 31 May 2022
Questions (595)
Written answers
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately this was not to hand in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is received.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 595 of 31 May 2022 where you sought: “the estimated full-year cost of recruiting three additional full-time accountants for the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau”.
As you will recall, I had sought the information you requested from the Garda authorities and undertook to contact you again once the information was to hand.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the estimated full year cost of recruiting three additional full-time accountants for the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau would be approximately €193,641 + PRSI (€64,547 per person).
I am further advised by the Garda authorities that this estimated costing relies on the assumption of three full-time accountants being placed on the first point of the relevant salary scale.
As you will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including the training of its members and Garda staff. The Commissioner is also responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána, in light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I hope that the above information is of assistance.