Ministerial Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2005

Tuesday, 13 December 2005

Questions (432)

Eamon Gilmore

Question:

467 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence, in respect of each Minister of State within his Department, the number of staff broken down by grade employed within their private and constituency office; the number of staff who are permanent civil servants; the number who are political appointees; the annual cost of each office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39032/05]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Mr. O’Dea)

There are two permanent civil servants employed in the office of the Minister of State for Defence comprising of one higher executive officer and a clerical officer. At current rates and since 1 January 2005, the salaries of these staff amounted to €86,946 per annum. Costs in relation to overtime and expenses, travel and subsistence have amounted to €1,525.