Written answers

Tuesday, 11 November 2008

Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs

Departmental Staff

10:00 pm

Photo of Lucinda CreightonLucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 434: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the severance packages for each retiring staff member in his Department over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39535/08]

Photo of Éamon Ó CuívÉamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I assume that the Deputy is referring to lump sums paid as part of pension packages for staff, which are implemented by my Department in accordance with the rules and regulations set down by the Department of Finance. The following are the relevant details in respect of retiring staff members in my Department over the past three years:

2006
Staff NumbersReason RetiredSeverance
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3Age grounds366,463
2Actuarial reduced retirement178,409
1Ill health20,723
1Reply to PQ No. 186 of 9 November 2006 refers200,050
2007
Staff NumbersReason RetiredSeverance
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2Age grounds45,783
2008
Staff NumbersReason RetiredSeverance
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1Age grounds13,612
1Actuarial reduced retirement82,290

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