Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 July 2018
252. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.90 for all employees directly employed and or in agencies funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32227/18]
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 €11.90 per hour is estimated to be €1,289,854 for 403 staff.
These figures include bodies under the aegis of my Department with the exception of An Garda Síochána and the Irish Prison Service. I have asked An Garda Síochána and the Irish Prison Service to provide the information directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
