Vol. 478 No. 1
203 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for Social Welfare the cost in 1996 of the political research unit attached to his Departmental Office, including back-up staff and facilities; if he will give a breakdown in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10509/97]
The 1996 cost of the research unit attached to my office was £93,967 — salary £84,541; Employer's PRSI £9,426. These costs include salaries, employer's PRSI and overtime. The breakdown of costs is as follows:
|
Post |
Remuneration |
Employer's PRSI |
Total |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
Senior Research Assistant |
27,937 |
3,365 |
31,302 |
|
Research Assistant |
18,001 |
2,170 |
20,171 |
|
Research Assistant |
12,123 |
1,166 |
13,289 |
|
Research Assistant |
11,805 |
957 |
12,762 |
|
Administrative Assistant |
14,675 |
1,768 |
16,443 |
