Departmental Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Ceisteanna (514)

Matt Carthy

Ceist:

514. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of communications staff currently employed in his Department; the cost of these staff for 2022; the expected cost for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8698/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

As of December 31 2022, 11 staff were employed in the Communications Unit. The cost of staffing in the Communications Unit for 2022 was approximately €630,872. The forecasted cost for the unit for 2023 is €693,270.