Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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303. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of vacancies by job title in the Office of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman as of 3 July 2020; and the estimated full-year cost of filling those vacancies, in tabular form. [15263/20]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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Firstly, I must point out that the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) is independent in the performance of his statutory functions. I have no role in the day to day workings of the office or in the decisions which he takes.

The FSPO has advised me that the number of vacancies at 3 July 2020 and the estimated full year costs are as follows:

The Ombudsman has also informed me that the estimated costs are based on salaries at the starting point on the relevant scale plus employer costs. Different terms and conditions may apply, if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil Servant or Public Servant.