Departmental Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Questions (359)

Matt Carthy

Question:

359. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of communications staff currently employed in his Department; the cost of these staff for 2022; the expected cost for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8699/23]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence

I wish to advise the Deputy that the number of Communications staff currently employed in my Department is 4.5. The cost of salaries, including employer PRSI, for those staff in 2022 was €288,496.81 and it is expected to cost approximately €315,000 in 2023.