Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004
295 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of staff appointed by him from outside the Civil Service since the general election 2002; the job descriptions for these staff; the salaries and expenses paid to these staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8333/04]
View answerSince the general election in 2002, I have appointed two people from outside the Civil Service to positions in my Department. The appointees are my personal assistant and my personal secretary. The total salary paid to these appointees since June 2002 is €137,585.69. The total paid to date in expenses is €34,488.21. These appointments are in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines on such matters.
