Departmental Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2011

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Ceisteanna (221)

Olivia Mitchell

Ceist:

240 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of retired public servants employed on short-term contracts by his Department and by all bodies under its aegis, and the total cost of that employment for all purposes, including interview boards, in the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010. [7177/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Pat Rabbitte)

During the period in question, two retired former public servants were employed on short term contracts in my Department. The total cost involved in their employment was €37,535.13. I have referred the question to the bodies under the aegis of the Department for direct reply to the Deputy.