Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 22 Feb 2000

Vol. 514 No. 6

Written Answers. - Departmental Staff.

John Gormley

Question:

206 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of civil servants appointed by him and his Ministers of State to look after constituency matters; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5106/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The number of civil servants looking after constituency matters in my office and in the offices of the two Ministers of State is eight at a cost of £121,608 per annum. This is within the guidelines on staffing in ministerial offices as set out by the Department of Finance.