Dáil Éireann - Volume 643 - 11 December, 2007

Written Answers. - Departmental Staff.

Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of press officers and press advisers in his Department; the rank and pay of each; the description of work done; the persons to whom the information is circulated or made accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33534/07]

  Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív: There is one Press Officer in the Department who is an Administrative Officer and her current salary point is €46,264. The Press Officer provides an information service to the public and the media on behalf of the Department. There is one Media Advisor in my Department at Assistant Principal Officer level and her salary point is €70,062. The Media Advisor advises the Minister on media matters.