Ivor Callely
Question:75 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health the total cost of non-civil servants and other such staff attached to his office for each of the years 1980, 1988, 1990, 1995 and 1996; and the estimated cost for 1997. [7862/97]
Written Answers. - Ministerial Staff.
Limerick East): The total cost of non-civil servants and other such staff costs attached to this office including salaries, superannuation, travel and expenses, for the years in question is set out in the following table:
|
Year |
1980 |
1988 |
1990 |
1995 |
1996 |
1997 (Estimated Cost) |
|
Cost |
Nil |
12,220 |
49,364 |
127,988 |
158,609 |
164,000 |
Incidental costs such as expenses and air fares are included in the figures provided. It should be noted that the cost of support services, e.g. accommodation, stationery, office equipment etc., associated with the ministerial office is included within the Department's overall non-pay costs. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a breakdown in this regard.