Pat Rabbitte
Ceist:47 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of non-Irish and non-diplomatic staff employed in the residence of each ambassador of Ireland; the position in which each of these persons is employed; the range of duties assigned to each of these persons; the nationality of each of these persons; if each of these persons receives a wage or salary which meets the requirements of the Irish minimum wages legislation; if not, if each person receives a wage or salary which meets the requirements of similar legislation or regulations applicable in the country in which the residence is located; the annual leave entitlement of each such person; the general terms of employment applicable to such persons; if he is satisfied that the Government is not exploiting such staff; if all Irish diplomatic residences are model employers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3741/02]