Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2019
76. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated full-year cost of recruiting eight additional laboratory analysts for the State laboratory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22702/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the State Laboratory that the estimated full year cost of recruiting eight additional laboratory analysts would be €289,890.16.
This calculation is based upon new entrants starting at the first point of the scale, and includes Employers' PRSI at 10.95%.
As set out in the 2019 Revised Estimates for Public Services, the State Laboratory's overall gross budget increased by 6% in 2019, and the budget allocation for Salaries, Wages and Allowances increased by 4%.
