Ruairí Quinn
Ceist:29 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the terms of reference and job description of his programme manager; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5970/99]
Written Answers. - Ministerial Staff.
My programme manager- special adviser, Mr. Gerry Hickey, is employed on a contract basis in line with the Civil Service Regulations Acts, 1956 and 1958 for the duration of the present Government. The terms of reference and the job description of my programme manager-special adviser are no different to those of his predecessors. He advises me on a wide range of matters including administrative, business, social, financial and economic issues. As programme manager he meets, on a weekly basis, with other advisers and prepares for the Government meeting of that week. He also, with his colleagues, monitors and reports on the programme for Government.