Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014
485. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of retired civil and public servants who have been rehired on temporary contracts or as consultants under his remit; if he will provide a breakdown of those figures in tabular form, providing associated costs of such rehiring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30552/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraRetired public and civil servants are engaged from time to time by my Department in areas where specific expertise is required for a short fixed period. These staff provide a level of knowledge, experience and background compatible with such requirements.
Details of such engagements from 2011 to date are outlined in the following table.
|
Year |
Number |
Associated cost |
|
2011 |
3 |
€12,425 |
|
2012 |
5 |
€22,862 |
|
2013 |
3 |
€29,941 |
|
2014(to date) |
2 |
€99,144 |
In addition to the above a retired member of an Garda Síochána is employed by me as Civilian Driver at an annual salary of €32,965. The abatement principle, which ensures that the fee paid plus pension does not exceed the rate of pay the pensioner would receive if he/she had continued service in their former post, applies as appropriate.
