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Senior civil servants at Stormont were paid around a million pounds in bonuses last year. Senior civil servants at Stormont were paid around £1m in bonuses last year.
The figure has more than doubled in the past four years.The figure has more than doubled in the past four years.
Ministers Caitriona Ruane, Conor Murphy and Michelle Gildernew said there's public anger at large bonuses being paid and have called for a review. Ministers Caitriona Ruane, Conor Murphy and Michelle Gildernew said there is public anger at large bonuses being paid to well paid officials and have called for a review.
The figures were revealed in a series of written answers to questions raised by Patsy McGlone MLA, chairman of the Environment Committee.The figures were revealed in a series of written answers to questions raised by Patsy McGlone MLA, chairman of the Environment Committee.
At the Department of Education, performance bonuses multiplied two and half times between 2003 and 2007.At the Department of Education, performance bonuses multiplied two and half times between 2003 and 2007.
Last year, £106,000 was shared by what's believed to be around a dozen senior staff.Last year, £106,000 was shared by what's believed to be around a dozen senior staff.
At the Department of the Environment, 11 civil servants shared almost £87,000, while at the Department of Finance and Personnel, a total of £273,000 was paid out to 36 staff.At the Department of the Environment, 11 civil servants shared almost £87,000, while at the Department of Finance and Personnel, a total of £273,000 was paid out to 36 staff.
At the Department of Agriculture £107,000 was paid out, while 13 senior staff at the Department of Social Development shared £101,000.At the Department of Agriculture £107,000 was paid out, while 13 senior staff at the Department of Social Development shared £101,000.
The Department of Regional Development paid out £90,250, the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Investment £69,500.The Department of Regional Development paid out £90,250, the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Investment £69,500.
Eight people shared £63,500 at the Department for Employment & Learning while the Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure had the smallest bonus pot, £17,250.Eight people shared £63,500 at the Department for Employment & Learning while the Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure had the smallest bonus pot, £17,250.
Figures are not yet available for the Department of Health, and the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister.Figures are not yet available for the Department of Health, and the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister.