Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2012
487. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he will list all the current positions, where the appointment was made by his Department held by retired senior civil servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42659/12]
View answerOne Assistant Secretary General was re-engaged by my Department on a part-time contract basis to fulfil my duties relating to the main productive sectors and to fulfil key priorities for the agri-food sector during Ireland’s Presidency next year. One Senior Research Officer is engaged on a contract for services basis for a limited period. His contract is due to expire on 1 March 2013. Normal pension abatement rules apply in these cases.
