Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2004
205 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of personnel who work in his private office; the rank and grades of these persons; the job descriptions of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27468/04]
View answerMy private office includes one special adviser appointed on a contract basis for my term of office at principal officer level and one higher executive officer as private secretary who manages the work in my office. There are also 2.5 executive officer and 5.5 clerical officer positions. These staff are engaged in the administration of my office. I have also appointed, on a contract basis for my term of office, a press adviser at principal officer level.
