Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016
483. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the cost of introducing a minimum wage of €12, €13, €14 or €15 an hour for all employees under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27780/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated additional annual cost of introducing a minimum wage of €12, €13, €14 or €15 an hour for all employees to the Department is:
Annual Cost of Introducing a Minimum Wage
|
€ Per Hour |
|
|
€12 per hour |
€600,000 per annum |
|
€13 per hour |
€1,000,000 per annum |
|
€14 per hour |
€1,500,000 per annum |
|
€15 per hour |
€2,100,000 per annum |
These estimates are based on the current staff composition of the Department and changes to this staff composition will affect these estimates. In particular the Passport Service employ a number of temporary staff to meet the seasonal needs of passport applications. My Department applies the rates of pay set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
