Living Wage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 July 2019

Thursday, 11 July 2019

Ceisteanna (962)

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

962. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the estimated cost of implementing a living wage €12.30 for all employees directly employed and or in agencies under her remit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30767/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

I am informed that the annualised cost of implementing a wage of €12.30 per hour for all employees employed directly by my Department or in agencies under the remit of my Department is estimated to be in the order of €600,000.