Departmental Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2011

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Ceisteanna (320)

Olivia Mitchell

Ceist:

339 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs 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. [7178/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald)

One retired public servant was employed on a short-term contract by my Department in October 2010 at a cost of €695.

In relation to bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group, I am advised that 3 retired public servants were employed on short-term contracts during 2010 at a total cost of €154,957.