Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 114: To ask the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of incremental pay increases awarded to existing staff in his Department, its office and agencies under the remit of his Department in 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36841/08]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 115: To ask the Minister for Transport the estimated annual cost to his Department of the 2.5% Towards 2016 pay increase from its implementation in September 2008 and the 3.5% pay increase planned for September 2009 in respect of wages paid to staff in his Department, its office and agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36855/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 114 and 115 together.

An estimated cost of incremental pay increases to existing staff in my Department in 2008 and 2009 is currently being compiled and, as it cannot be given within the specified timeframe, will be forwarded directly to the Deputy once available. The estimated annual cost to my Department of the 2.5% Towards 2016 pay increase from its implementation in September 2008 is € 814,000. The estimated annual cost to my Department of the 3.5% increase planned for September 2009 is a further € 1,168,000.In relation to agencies under the aegis of my Department, the payment of salaries is a matter for the agencies concerned.