481. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff in his Department earning over €85,000 in each year from 2020 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58871/25]

I wish to inform the Deputy that as of 31st October 2025, there are 145 employees in my department currently earning €85,000 or more.

Table A below sets out the number of staff earning €85,000 or more in my department in each year.

Table A