Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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232. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 for all employees directly employed or in agencies funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46409/15]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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I can advise the Deputy that remuneration of the staff of the Department is as sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in line with Government policy.

Within the time available it has not been possible to calculate an exact figure. However, I can advise the Deputy that the annual additional salary cost to the Department of introducing a minimum hourly rate of €11.50 per hour is estimated to be approximately €109,000 per annum based on current figures for 35 staff employed at Cleaner, Services Attendant and Clerical Officer grades.

I have asked all agencies under the aegis of my Department to advise me of the position insofar as it relates to their agency and will communicate this information to the Deputy as soon as it is available.