Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 18 Feb 1992

Vol. 415 No. 8

Written Answers. - Departmental Employees.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

259 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether her Department has recently appointed or employed in a permanent or temporary position, persons who previously had service with State or semi-State organisations and who, in addition to any remuneration they receive from her Department, are in receipt of State pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications (Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn)

Three officers employed on a temporary contract basis in my Department are in receipt of pensions. Two receive State pensions and one is in receipt of a pension from a semi-State company.