Departmental Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2009

Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Ceisteanna (82, 83)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

117 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to departmental staff and bodies under the remit of his Department, he will provide details of those remuneration arrangements which are currently in excess of a benchmarking recommendation or a recommendation from the Review Body on Higher Remuneration or which are subject to a personal rate; the position and grade the person is currently holding in each case; and the rationale for making a higher payment than that recommended in each case. [6963/09]

Freagraí scríofa

The Taoiseach

There are no Departmental remuneration arrangements within my Department which are currently in excess of a benchmarking recommendation or a recommendation from the Review Body on Higher Remuneration. This also pertains to the bodies under the aegis of my Department.

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

118 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Taoiseach the number of economists employed in his Department at present and their roles; the number of economists employed in his Department each year since 1997 and their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6964/09]

The Taoiseach

There are no designated economist positions in my Department.