Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 98: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the cost of issuing hard copy payslips to all employees paid by him; the number of staff issued with such payslips; the steps being taken to only issue payslips by electronic means; the timetable involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32676/11]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on the 2nd of June 2011. Payroll services are provided to my Department by the Financial Shared Service (FSS) of the Department of Justice and Equality. Currently, 22 of 73 weekly-paid and 40 of 161 fortnightly-paid staff are in receipt of hard copy payslips on an ongoing basis. FSS estimates that the cost associated with issuing hard copy payslips to these employees, which is borne by FSS, for the year 2011 is €2,445.27.

For completeness, I would also advise the Deputy that payroll services for Heritage staff have only been transferred to the Financial Shared Service during the month of October. As a result, a number of staff who are normally in receipt of electronic payslips are currently being provided with hard copy payslips on a transitional basis. My Department and the Financial Shared Service are working together to restore electronic access to payslips for these staff by the end of this month.

All staff are encouraged to avail of electronic forms of payment and electronic payslips, where possible, and my Department reviews the operation of its payroll service on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency and minimise costs in this area.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 99: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the cost of issuing hard copy payslips to all employees of agencies accountable to him; the number of staff issued with such payslips; the steps being taken to only issue payslips by electronic means; the timetable involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32691/11]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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It is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the time-frame permitted for this Parliamentary Question. I will ensure that the information is sent directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.