Departmental Staff Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 May 2014

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Ceisteanna (716)

Seán Fleming

Ceist:

716. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the current average age of full-time staff in his Department; the way this compares with the average age of public servants in each year from 2010 to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21843/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The average age of civil servants in my Department is currently 47 years of age. At the end of 2013, the average age was also 47 years, while the average age at the end of 2012 and 2011 was 46 and 45 respectively.