Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017
582. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.70 for all employees directly employed or in agencies funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32555/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraBased on the introduction of a minimum hourly rate of €11.70, the estimated additional cost to the Department's payroll at present would be approximately €345,000. This figure however does not include the costs associated with Temporary Clerical Officers.
The parallel information in respect of State Bodies under the aegis of this Department is a matter for the bodies themselves.
