Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2007
311 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of non-Civil Service staff employed by her Department; the specific roles of these staff; the cost of these staff to the Exchequer; the number of these staff engaged in carrying out her work as a constituency Deputy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34193/07]
View answerThe following non-civil service staff are either employed directly by or seconded to my Department:
|
Grade |
Number Employed/Seconded |
|
Chief Therapist Advisor |
1 |
|
Therapist Advisor |
2 |
|
Nurse/Midwife Advisor |
1 |
|
Nursing Advisor |
1 |
|
Special Advisors |
6 |
|
Personal Assistants |
6 |
|
Personal Secretaries |
5 |
|
Civilian Drivers |
6 |
|
Legal Research Advisor |
1 |
The total annual salary cost of the above posts is €1.78m. The following non-civil servants are also seconded to my Department and recoupment arrangements are subject to discussion with the relevant agencies at present.
|
Grade |
Number Employed/Seconded |
|
Director of Social Work |
1 |
|
Disability Advisor |
1 |
|
Acting Chief Environmental Health |
1 |
|
Youth Project Officer |
1 |
|
Palliative Care Advisor |
1 |
|
Dental Advisor |
1 |
|
Nursing Advisor |
1 |
|
Social Worker |
1 |
Of the above posts, only one person (Personal Assistant) is involved in Constituency work on my behalf.
