Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2017
154. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 per hour for all employees directly employed by her Department, or by agencies funded by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10104/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can inform the Deputy that based on current staffing figures, the additional annual salary cost to my Department of implementing a living wage of €11.50 per hour is estimated to be €1,085,377.71 for 344 staff.
These figures include bodies under the aegis of my Department with the exception of An Garda Síochána. I have asked An Garda Síochána to provide the information directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A.
I refer to your Parliamentary Question No. 154 for answer on Tuesday, 28 February 2017, "To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 per hour for all employees directly employed or in agencies funded by her department; and if she will make a statement on the matter." At the time the then Minister responded that I would request the information from the Garda Commissioner and have it forwarded directly to the Deputy.
I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 per hour to employees in An Garda Síochána is approximately €8,335 per week for 245 people.
I hope this information is of assistance.
