Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 2 Oct 1996

Vol. 469 No. 3

Written Answers. - EU Presidency Staff.

Ivor Callely

Ceist:

222 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the number of persons employed by him on a full-time, part-time and contract basis for the duration of the Irish Presidency of the EU; the total costs involved in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17233/96]

Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications (Mr. Lowry)

My Department has not employed any staff, either on a full-time, part-time or contract basis for the duration of the Irish Presidency of the EU.