Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 455: To ask the Minister for Social Protection 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 her 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 she will make a statement on the matter. [21185/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Chief Medical Advisor in my Department has been retained on a temporary contract beyond retirement on a salary scale of €83,887.30 – €102,152 p.a. His salary is abated to take account of his pension rate of payment.

One of my civilian drivers is employed on a salary rate of €631.75 per week. He was previously employed by An Garda Síochana and is in receipt of a Garda pension.

The Pensions Board which is under the aegis of my Department Board has employed, on temporary contracts, two people who were previously employed by An Garda Síochana and who are in receipt of Garda pensions. The salary scales for the 2 staff are €46,081 - €58,294 and €65,185 - €80,678.