Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 July 2018
81. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade 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. [32224/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe remuneration of the staff of my Department is as sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in line with Government policy.
The best estimate of the cost per annum is in the region of approximately €450,000 to €1,050,000 to include permanent and temporary staff. It is difficult to determine the exact cost of introducing an hourly rate of €11.90 for relevant employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as those affected by any change would include temporary clerical officers and this figure varies from year to year.
There are no State Agencies funded by my Department.
