Departmental Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2004

Wednesday, 3 November 2004

Questions (188)

Billy Timmins

Question:

244 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform 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. [27472/04]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

There are five staff members in my private office: a special adviser, a private secretary, two executive officers and one clerical officer. The special adviser advises me on policy matters while other personnel act as my administrative support, dealing with the day to day running of my office, personal diary, co-ordinating briefing material and the administration involved in running same.