Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2019
2840. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons working in her Department on a wage of less than €12.30 per hour; the number disaggregated by professional role; and the estimated cost of increasing salaries of those on a wage of less than €12.30 per hour to a wage of €12.30 per hour. [34677/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised that the number of staff in my Department on a wage less than €12.30 per hour is as follows:
|
Professional Role |
Number |
|
Clerical Officer (including temporary clerical officers) |
1,121 |
|
Cleaners |
3 |
|
Service Officers |
58 |
|
Service Attendants |
2 |
|
Telephonist. |
1 |
The estimated cost to my Department of increasing the salaries of staff below €12.30 is €2,023,339.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
