Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2005
435 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons employed in his private office and his constituency office; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses in regard to each such office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7932/05]
View answerThere are four members of staff employed in my private office. At current rates, the salaries of these staff amount to €159,001 per annum. Costs in relation to expenses — travel and subsistence — have amounted to €252 since 29 September 2004. There is a staff of six in my constituency office, one of whom is work-sharing. At current rates, the salaries of these staff amount to €168,424 per annum. There have been no costs in relation to expenses — travel and subsistence — since 29 September 2004.
In addition, I have appointed a special adviser, press adviser, personal assistant and personal secretary. At current rates, the salaries of these staff amount to €212,180. Costs in relation to expenses — travel and subsistence — have amounted to €1,972 since 29 September 2004.
