500 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of civil servants in his Department in receipt of a full salary and by whom no work has been undertaken in the past month; the cost of employing these staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13490/07]

None, other than one staff member who is on sick leave for the past month and is currently in receipt of full salary in accordance with the sick leave regulations.