Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2017
690. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 per hour for all employees directly employed or in agencies funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10093/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraBased on introducing a minimal threshold hourly rate of €11.50, the estimated additional annual cost for staff employed by my Department would be approximately €241,000.
The parallel information in respect of State Bodies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the Bodies themselves.
