Seán Sherlock
Question:723. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost to the Exchequer of hiring an additional 100 community welfare officers in their localities. [36615/23]
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Questions (723, 753)
Seán Sherlock
Question:753. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of an additional ten community welfare officers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36769/23]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 723 and 753 together.
A Community Welfare Officer is at Higher Executive Officer (HEO) civil service grade level.
The average cost of a HEO is €87,476 per annum. This cost is inclusive of salary cost, employer contribution for PRSI, an imputed employer pension contribution and employee overheads e.g. accommodation. The cost of 10 HEOs is €874,760 per annum.
The cost of 100 HEOs is €8,747,600 per annum.