Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
75. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the different ranks and grades in his Department and Irelands diplomatic corps; the comparisons that can be made in the ranks between different Government Departments and the Cvil Service; the number of persons in each rank-grade within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37155/13]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table.
|
Grade |
*Full-time equivalent number serving on 31 July 2013 |
Equivalent civil service grade |
|
Secretary General |
1 |
Secretary General |
|
Second Secretary |
2 |
Second Secretary |
|
Deputy Secretary |
3 |
Deputy Secretary |
|
Assistant Secretary |
30 |
Assistant Secretary |
|
Counsellor |
55 |
Principal Officer |
|
First Secretary |
98.9* |
Assistant Principal Officer |
|
Third Secretary |
94.6* |
Administrative Officer |
* Full Time Equivalent – this number takes account of officers on work-sharing arrangements.
