Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013
422. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of immediate or extended family members employed by his Department; the names and remuneration in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2895/13]
View answerI do not employ any family members. The restrictions under the terms of the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour on civil servants engaging in political activity do not apply to non-Civil Service Ministerial Private Office Staff and they can engage in political activity or join political parties if they wish. These are not matters for which staff are accountable to me under their contracts of employment.
