Departmental Staff Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2019

Tuesday, 5 November 2019

Ceisteanna (1068)

Mattie McGrath

Ceist:

1068. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of full and part-time staff employed in her Department; the number of such staff being paid at the minimum wage rate of pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44845/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

In figures to end September, there were the equivalent of 6,308 staff on full-time contracts (6,651 people) and 5 staff on part-time contracts. The figure for full time equivalents takes account of staff that avail of work-share options. All staff are paid above the minimum wage level.

Question No. 1069 answered with Question No. 1063.