Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2011
194 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the overall number of persons currently employed in the civil and public service; and if he will provide a breakdown using appropriate overall headings. [26342/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe public service numbers as reported to my Department for end June 2011 are set out in the table.
|
Functional Classification |
Whole Time Equivalent |
|
Civil Service* |
37,204 |
|
Defence Sector |
10,325 |
|
Education Sector |
92,815 |
|
Health Sector |
105,253 |
|
Justice Sector |
14,567 |
|
Local Authorities |
30,728 |
|
Non Commercial State Agencies |
11,880 |
|
Total |
302,772 |
*Includes Civil Servants who work for the Oireachtas, which is directly funded by the Central Fund.
