Question
154. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 per hour for all employees directly employed by her Department, or by agencies funded by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10104/17]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I can inform the Deputy that based on current staffing figures, the additional annual salary cost to my Department of implementing a living wage of €11.50 per hour is estimated to be €1,085,377.71 for 344 staff.
These figures include bodies under the aegis of my Department with the exception of An Garda Síochána. I have asked An Garda Síochána to provide the information directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.