Departmental Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Ceisteanna (191)

Olwyn Enright

Ceist:

191 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of staff appointed by him from outside the Civil Service since the General Election 2002; the job descriptions for these staff; the salaries and expenses paid to these staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8330/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Cowen)

The tables indicate the numbers, job descriptions and salary scales of the staff appointed by me and by Ministers of State, Deputies Kitt and Roche, since June 2002.

Minister's office:

Job Description	Number	Salary scale
Personal Assistant	1	€37,520 — €44,328
Personal Secretary	1	€18,741 — €36,160

Minister of State, Deputy Kitt's office:

Job Description	Number	Salary scale
Personal Assistant	1	€37,520 — €44,328
Personal Secretary	1	€18,741 — €36,160
Civilian Driver	2	€26,468

Minister of State, Deputy Roche's office:

Job Description	Number	Salary scale
Personal Assistant	1	€37,520 — €44,328
Civilian Driver	2	€26,468

Overtime, travel and subsistence expenses are paid in accordance with normal Civil Service regulations.