Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2017
821. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs 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. [10095/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI would refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question 896 dated 21 July 2016 which provided material on the above question.
Since that time and based on current staffing numbers, there has been no appreciable change in the estimated implementation costs for my Department and Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. I can also confirm that no additional cost would arise in respect of the Adoption Authority of Ireland and the Oberstown Children Detention Campus. The Office of the Ombudsman for Children will be in touch with the Deputy directly in relation to the impact on staff in their office.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
