There are four permanent civil servants employed in my private office comprising one higher executive officer, one executive officer, one staff officer and one clerical officer. At current rates and since 1 January 2005, the salaries of these staff amounted to €140,964 per annum. Costs in relation to overtime and expenses — travel and subsistence — have amounted to €3,966.
There are six permanent civil servants employed in my constituency office comprising of one executive officer, one staff officer and four clerical officers, one of whom is work-sharing. At current rates and since 1 January 2005, the salaries of these staff amounted to €156,152 per annum. Costs in relation to overtime and expenses — travel and subsistence — have amounted to €246.24.
In addition, I have appointed a special adviser, a press adviser, a personal assistant and a personal secretary. At current rates and since 1 January 2005, the salaries of these staff amount to €213,848 per annum. Costs in relation to expenses — travel and subsistence — have amounted to €10,396.