Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the names of each staff member within his Department that has been rehired since March 2011 and the cost involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47292/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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On occasion my Department re-engages retired staff on a short-term basis to carry out certain tasks that require their particular experience and expertise. As appropriate, such engagements are subject to the abatement principle whereby the fees payable are set at a level that ensures that the individuals' pension plus fees do not exceed the salary level of their positions prior to retirement.

The information in question is compiled retrospectively on an annual basis. The relevant information for 2011 was compiled earlier this year and the information for 2012 will be compiled in early 2013. However, my Department has information to hand in respect of the first quarter of 2012 and the following table includes 2011 and quarter one of 2012. Full information for 2012 will become available in early 2013.

Names, Grades and Cost of DES Staff rehired following retirement in 2011 and 2012 (1st Quarter)