There are no agency or contract staff currently employed in my Department except for the following staff appointed by me and the Ministers of State at my Department, i.e.
2 Special Advisers.
1 Personal Assistant in each Minister's Office.
1 Personal Secretary in each Minister's Office.
2 Civilian Drivers for each Minister.
Staff who occupy the posts listed above are paid an annual salary which is outlined in their respective contracts and agreed with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
As this is a day to day matter for the Agencies, I have asked the Agencies under the aegis of my Department to respond directly to Deputy Fleming.