Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
584. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of persons employed by her Department and bodies under the aegis of her Department with a rate of pay below the living wage of €12.30; the role that those persons occupy within her Department or relevant body; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19638/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been advised that there are 40 staff in my Department earning less than €12.30 per hour. The roles they occupy are set out below:
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Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media |
No. of persons employed with a rate of pay below the living wage of €12.30 |
Role of the Person |
|
17 |
Clerical Officer |
|
|
5 |
Service Officer |
|
|
18 |
Temporary Clerical Officer |
I can advise the Deputy that in relation to the State Agencies under my Department's remit, as outlined in the table below, there are currently three Agencies that employ persons with a rate of pay below the living wage of €12.30:
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State Bodies |
No. of persons employed with a rate of pay below the living wage of €12.30 |
Role of the Person |
|
Chester Beatty |
3 |
Heritage Council Conservation Intern; Retail Assistant; Visitor Services Officer |
|
Foras na Gaeilge |
4 (including 1 vacancy to be filled next month) |
Clerical Officers |
|
National Museum of Ireland |
14 |
Service Attendant – 1; Cleaner – 1; Clerical Officer – 6; Visitor and Security Officers (Clerical Officer) – 6 |
