461. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide in tabular form details of increments paid since 2008 in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30526/14]

A summary of the number and aggregate value of increments awarded to staff in each of the years 2011 (from 2 June) to 2014 (to 30 June) is set out in the table below. The payment of increments in my Department is subject to staff receiving a satisfactory rating through the Performance Management Development System.

*Does not include increments awarded to Professional and Technical Grades who remained on the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government payroll during this period.