Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2004
276 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of personnel who work in her private office; the rank and grades of these persons; the job descriptions of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27473/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are 10.5 civil servants assigned to my private office. The grades of the staff are as follows: Higher Executive Officer (Private Secretary) 1; Executive Officer 2; Staff Officer 0.5; Clerical Officer 4. These staff provide general secretarial services for the office. The main functions of the office include: monitoring and co-ordination of replies to representations; telephone calls; arranging the ministerial itinerary and programme of engagements, including protocol aspects; preparation of speech material, briefing notes, etc. for official engagements, meetings, Adjournment debates, Private Members' business, etc.; co-ordination of ministerial Cabinet papers; and assisting with day-to-day parliamentary duties.
I am currently finalising arrangements in relation to my own personal staff for my office and I will be in touch with the Deputy very shortly when this process is concluded.
