Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 September 2013
231. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide in tabular form the number of advisors, programme managers, press officers and political staff and communication staff employed by his Department in 1981, 2011 and currently in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40696/13]
View answerIn response to the Deputy’s question, I have detailed below the information requested:
|
- |
1981 |
2011 |
2013 |
|
Special Advisers |
1 |
3* |
2 |
|
Press Officer |
1 |
1 |
1 |
*Includes one Special Adviser appointed by Minister Smith for the period 1 January 2011 to 9 March 2011.
