The information requested by the Deputy in relation to certain staff in my office is as follows:
Special Adviser to Minister: Ms Averil Power
Personal Assistant to Minister: Mr. Carl Gibney
Personal Secretary to Minister: Ms Paula Eager up to 24th March 2005; Ms Paula Power with effect from 25th April 2005.
Each of the above staff has a standard contract of employment which is drawn up by the Department of Finance. In addition to the above appointments, I have also assigned Mr. Kevin McCarthy, Principal Officer, from within my Department to act as Policy Co-ordinator.