Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2005
280 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of persons employed in his private office and his constituency office; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses in regard to each such office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7925/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are currently nine staff working in my private office in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and 5.5 staff working in my constituency office. Furthermore 2.8 clerical officers provide clerical support to the private and constituency offices as the need arises.
The following table sets out the annualised salary costs for each office. The figures for expenses are from my appointment as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment on 29 September 2004 to 28 February 2005.
|
Office |
Salary Costs |
Expenses |
|
€ |
€ |
|
|
Private |
444,730 |
16,341.20 |
|
Constituency |
157,739.91 |
None |
|
Clerical Officer support to both offices when required |
79,388 |
None |
