Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

This is a tabular reply so there is a slight difficulty. I will read the response and I will endeavour to help the Deputy with any of the tabulated particulars. I do not have a spare printed copy to give the Deputy.

The estimated gross monthly pay and pensions bill for the period June 2011 to April 2012, as notified by Departments and offices, in respect of public service workers, is set out in the table which follows the text of this reply. It should be noted that the estimated figures notified in respect of 2012 are subject to change due to ongoing reconciliation by Departments and offices as data becomes available. Month on month figures are significantly influenced by the number of pay days and pension lump sums paid in each month. The figures exclude pay and pension expenditure by local authorities and do not take account of the pension-related deduction on public service remuneration. Monthly returns in respect of the pay and pensions costs incurred in May 2012 by Departments are currently being collated.

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