Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2011
303 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence 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. [7179/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraRetired public servants are engaged by my Department and its agencies as necessary to provide their expertise in connection with particular areas such as the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme, Value for Money Reviews and Interview Boards. A total of six retired public servants were employed under short-term contracts in the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010 at a cost of €81,875.86.
