Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 2 Oct 1996

Vol. 469 No. 3

Written Answers. - EU Presidency Staff.

Ivor Callely

Question:

69 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the number of persons employed by him on a full-time, part-time and contract basis for the duration of the Irish Presidency of the EU; the total costs involved in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17225/96]

Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht (Mr. M. Higgins)

Although a large number of my staff have been involved in work relating to the Irish Presidency of the EU, no additional persons have been employed by my Department for its duration.