Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 21 Feb 1996

Vol. 461 No. 8

Written Answers. - Ministerial Appointments.

Joe Walsh

Question:

134 Mr. J. Walsh asked the Minister for Social Welfare the appointment date and the tenure of office of all unestablished staff appointed by him since his appointment as Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1218/96]

Minister for Social Welfare (Proinsias De Rossa)

The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table:

Unestablished Staff Appointed Since 15 December 1994

Minister's Office	Date of Appointment
Personal Assistant	16 December 1994
Special Adviser	26 January 1995
Personal Secretary	14 August 1995

These appointments are strictly temporary and are linked to my current term of office as Minister for Social Welfare.

Minister's Research Unit	Date of Appointment
Research Assistant	20 November 1995
Research Assistant	27 November 1995
Research Assistant	28 November 1995
Senior Research Assistant	4 December 1995
Administrative Assistant	4 December 1995

These appointments are strictly temporary and are linked to my term of office in Government.

Minister of State's Office	Date of Appointment
Research Secretary	21 December 1994
Civilian Driver	25 January 1995
Civilian Driver	1 February 1995(resigned 3/7/1995)
Personal Assistant	6 June 1995
Civilian Driver	18 October 1995

These appointments are strictly temporary, and are linked to Deputy Bernard Durkan's term of office as Minister of State.

Departmental Staff	Date of Appointment
Clerical Assistant	30 January 1995
Clerical Assistant	6 February 1995
Legal Adviser	6 June 1995
Clerical Assistant	11 September 1995
Clerical Officer	23 October 1995

The tenure of office in each case is in accordance with the individual's contract with the Department.

Departmental Staff	Date of Appointment
Services Officer	16 January 1995
Services Officer	23 January 1995
Cleaner	23 January 1995
Cleaner	29 May 1995
Services Attendant	12 June 1995
Services Attendant	19 June 1995
Services Attendant	10 July 1995
Services Office	18 December 1995
Cleaner	15 January 1996

The tenure of office of the above officers is as standard for the grades.