Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012
402. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the exact number of public servants who are back in employment in the public service, who are on pensions and have accepted lump sums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47873/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraNo civil servants who have retired from my Department are back on the payroll in my Department. In the Office of Public Works, the number of staff retained under the abatement principle, for varying periods, since 1/1/2010 is 16. With regard to the other agencies and offices under the aegis of my Department no staff who retired are back in employment in those office or agencies.
