Dáil Éireann - Volume 630 - 31 January, 2007

Written Answers. - Departmental Staff.

Mr. P. McGrath Mr. P. McGrath

Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of civil servants and other staff employed in his constituency office; and the grade and remuneration of each. [1742/07]

Mr. O’Donoghue Mr. O’Donoghue

  Mr. O’Donoghue: There are currently 6 staff employed in my constituency office:

1 Executive Officer

1 Personal Secretary

4 Clerical Officers.

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All of the above staff with the exception of my Personal Secretary are permanent civil servants and are paid at the appropriate civil service rates. My Personal Secretary who is a political appointee is paid at the Oireachtas Secretarial [796] Assistant rate with a 10% attraction allowance in respect of her position.

The staffing of my constituency office is in line with Department of Finance guidelines on this matter.

Mr. P. McGrath Mr. P. McGrath

Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of civil servants and other staff in his press office and the grade and remuneration of each staff member. [1757/07]

Mr. O’Donoghue Mr. O’Donoghue

  Mr. O’Donoghue: There are currently 2 staff employed in my Press Office:

1 Higher Executive Officer

1 Executive Officer.

Both are permanent Civil Servants and are paid at the appropriate civil service rates in line with Department of Finance guidelines.

Dáil Éireann 630 Written Answers. Departmental Staff.

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