Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 to 10, inclusive, together.

A preliminary estimate shows that the total amount to be paid by personnel in my Department arising from the pension levy will be in the region of €1.083 million in 2009. This is an average of €4,431.26 per whole-time equivalent employee. All personnel in my Department will be subject to the pension-related deduction.

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