Vol. 459 No. 8
131 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the total number of personnel working in his office and the office of the Minister(s) of State at his Department; the number of support staff and back-up personnel in each office; their titles and responsibilities; their salaries and other associated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18929/95]
The numbers and titles-grades of staff working in my office are as follows: one programme manager, one special adviser, one personal assistant, one personal secretary, one private secretary, two executive officers, three clerical officers and six clerical assistants.
The total estimated annual cost, including salaries, PRSI, superannuation and overheads, is £466,625.
With regard to the office of the Minister responsible for commerce, science and technology, the information is as follows: one programme manager, one special adviser, one personal secretary, one private secretary, one staff officer, one clerical officer and three clerical assistants.
The total estimated annual cost, including salaries, PRSI, superannuation and overheads, is £296,095.
With regard to the office of the Minister responsible for labour affairs, the information is as follows: one special adviser, one personal assistant, one personal secretary, one private secretary, two clerical officers, two clerical assistants and two civilian drivers.
The total estimated annual cost, including salaries, PRSI, superannuation and overheads, is £290,723.
The terms of appointment of programme managers, special advisers, personal secretaries and personal assistants are set out in standard contracts prepared by the Department of Finance for issue by individual Departments. The duties of a programme manager relate to the implementation of the Programme for Government which involves liaising with departmental officials and programme managers in other Departments. Special advisers are involved in the provision of advice and assistance to myself and the two Ministers of State. The personal secretaries and personal assistants are involved in the performance of general secretarial duties including duties relating to the handling of inquiries made to the offices.
