Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2004
177 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the number of personnel who work in his private office; the rank and grades of these persons; the job descriptions of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27463/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe staffing of my private office is set out below:
|
Grade |
Number |
|
Administrative Officer |
1 |
|
Executive Officer |
2 |
|
Staff Officer |
2 |
|
Clerical Officer |
3 |
In addition to the above, there are four clerical officers who provide typing and administrative support services to my private office, the constituency office and to the Department of Finance press office. The job and function of the office is to provide administrative and clerical support to the Minister — respond to correspondence, arrange official engagements etc. — to service the requirements of the Oireachtas, to organise documentation for weekly Government meetings, and to respond to queries from public representatives and members of the public.
It should be noted that where officers are work-sharing, that is part-time working, the number is rounded up.
