Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 310: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public service and semi State bodies under his aegis; the number of these persons that are on a permanent contract, short-term contract, or working in a temporary capacity; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21184/12]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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In response to the Deputy's question the following information has been provided by bodies under the aegis of my Department.

The Valuation Office

Mr Dermot Quigley is Commissioner of Valuation, in charge of the Valuation Office for an interim period, due to end 30th April. He is doing the work on a pro-bono basis, so there is no cost to the State.

The Office of Public Works

I have been informed by the Office of Public Works that there are currently 5 staff members, who availed of the retirement package, that were re-employed by the OPW. They are not on contract, but were retained under the abatement principle and their duration ranges from a minimum of 6 weeks up to a maximum of 5 months.

The 5 staff were retained to complete projects which they had previously being working on, prior to availing of the retirement package.

The breakdown of staff re-engaged since 1 March 2012 is as follows: 2 Senior Architects, 1 Principal Officer, 1 Forester and 1 Architectural Assistant. As there is a moratorium on recruitment in the Public Service currently in force, OPW is availing of these interim arrangements in order to ensure continuity of service to their clients. In addition an Employment Assistance Officer has been retained under the abatement principle.