Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004
208 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff appointed by him from outside the Civil Service since the general election in 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. [8331/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraDetails of the number of staff appointed by me, from outside the Civil Service to my office and that of the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera, are as follows:
|
Name |
Position |
|
James Fegan |
Special Adviser |
|
Margaret Conway |
Personal Assistant |
|
Una Grehan |
Personal Secretary |
|
Grace Cappock |
Press Officer |
|
Name |
Position |
|
Mary McNamara |
Personal Assistant (July 2002-February 2003) |
|
Seamus Browne |
Personal Assistant (April — June 2003) |
|
Mairead Collins |
Personal Secretary |
|
John Flanagan |
Civilian Driver |
|
Frank O’Sullivan |
Civilian Driver |
|
PJ Higgins |
Civilian Driver |
The total cost of salaries and expenses for these staff from July 2002 to date is €642,066.08. Department of Finance guidelines for appointments in ministerial private offices have been adhered to in all cases.
