Workplace Relations Commission

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 May 2023

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Questions (156)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

156. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current budget for Workplace Relations Commission; and the estimated cost of increasing its budget by 10%, 20%, and 50%. [22199/23]

Written answers

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

The Workplace Relations Commission is funded under the Workplace Relations programme of my Department's Vote. The Commission does not receive any capital funding but it does receive current funding to support its operations. A total of €21.447m has been provided to support the Commission in 2023. The table below outlines the estimated cost of increasing this allocation by 10%, 20% and 50%.

	REV Allocation 2023(€,000)	10% Increase(€,000)	20% Increase(€,000)	50% Increase(€,000)
Workplace Relations Commission	21,447	2,144	4,289	10,723