Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 Dec 1997

Vol. 485 No. 2

Written Answers. - Departmental Staff.

Phil Hogan

Question:

363 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff recruited by his Department since taking office; the function and remuneration, including expenses, of each of these staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22909/97]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

The following non-established staff have been recruited to my Office and the Offices of the Ministers of State. These functions are as indicated by their titles. Travelling and subsistence allowances, where applicable, are payable in accordance with normal civil service regulations:

Title	Salary
Minister
Special Adviser	36,757
Personal Assistant	9,398
Personal Assistant	Not Finalised
Personal Secretary (Dáil Secretary)	19,265
Minister of State Willie O'Dea
Personal Assistant	20,285
Personal Secretary	20,208
Civilian Driver	13,981
Civilian Driver	13,981

In June 1997 there were a total of ten unestablished staff in the Offices of the Minister and Ministers of State at an annual salary cost of £0.246 million.