One personal assistant and one personal secretary are employed on constituency and communications work for the Minister of State at the Department of Finance with responsibility for the Office of Public Works. There are two civilian drivers who may, as appropriate, provide services which are constituency related. The number of staff in 2004 reflects the November 2001 position when there was one personal assistant, one personal secretary and two civilian drivers.
The grade and pay scales of these staff are set out in the following table. The actual pay of individuals is not given in the normal course as it is deemed to be personal information. The pay scale for civilian drivers is a one point scale. Travel and subsistence is payable if appropriate. A pension contribution of 11% of salary is payable to an approved pension provider as apart of the remuneration of the personal assistant.
In addition, a consultant, Monica Leech Communications, was retained by the office from December 2001 to July 2003 to assist in the provision and co-ordination of information on behalf of the Minister of State. The total payment to Monica Leech Communication was €42,902, inclusive of VAT and expenses.