asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state the number and average annual remuneration of Social Welfare agents who are (a) whole-time, and (b) part-time; whether they are regarded as Civil Servants; and the number of agents who are permanent and pensionable.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Social Welfare Agents.
The numbers and average annual remuneration of agents in the Department of Social Welfare are as follows:—
|
Number |
Average Annual Remuneration |
|
|
(a) Established Agents (Whole-time) |
43 |
£454 |
|
(b) Unestablished Agents (Part-time) |
223 |
£262 |
The 43 established agents are regarded as civil servants. The position of part-time agent, in the light of recent legislation affecting the Civil Service generally, has yet to be determined.
The number of agents who are permanent and pensionable is 43.