Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016
765. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 for all employees directly employed or in agencies funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24157/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department currently has 15 staff members who earn less than €11.50 gross per hour. The cost to my Department of introducing a minimum wage of €11.50 would be in the region of €53,000 per annum.
The salaries paid to employees of the bodies under the aegis of my Department are generally matters for those bodies.
