Vol. 480 No. 6
149 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she or Ministers of State at her Department has appointed a programme manager or a special adviser or both; if so, the salary paid to them; the terms of their contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15004/97]
I have not appointed either a programme manager or a special adviser.
I have reappointed the press adviser, who had worked in this Department for my two immediate predecessors — Deputy Michael Lowry and Deputy Alan Dukes — at an expected annual cost of £44,137 — includes employers PRSI. The terms of his contract are currently being finalised by the Department of Finance.
No programme manager or special adviser has been appointed to the Minister of State at my Department.
150 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the number of non-established civil servants employed in her Department and by the Ministers of State at her Department; their status and function; the costs in terms of salary or consultancy fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15028/97]
Details of non-established civil servants, employed by the Minister and the Minister of State in the Department of Public Enterprise are as follows:
Personal Staff Employed in the Office of the Minister
|
Number |
Position |
Expected Annual Cost (includes Employers PRSI) |
|
£ |
||
|
1 |
Press Adviser * |
44,137 |
|
1 |
Personal Secretary (Dáil Secretary) |
13,056 |
|
Number |
Position |
Expected Annual Cost (includes Employers PRSI) |
|
£ |
||
|
1 |
Personal Assistant |
22,719 |
|
1 |
Civilian Driver |
15,658 |
