Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 11 Dec 2002

Vol. 559 No. 2

Written Answers. - Departmental Staff.

Billy Timmins

Question:

155 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of staff in his office who are assigned to work on constituency matters; the staff who are employed for press or public relations matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26026/02]

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Mr. O'Donoghue)

There are currently six officers assigned to constituency matters in my office. There are three officers employed for press and public relations matters in my Department.