Departmental Appointments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2011

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Ceisteanna (214)

Olivia Mitchell

Ceist:

233 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the number of retired public servants employed on short-term contracts by his Department and by all bodies under its aegis, and the total cost of that employment for all purposes, including interview boards, in the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010. [7189/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport (Deputy Jimmy Deenihan)

There were two retired public servants engaged by my Department in 2010 for specific projects. The total cost of these engagements was €2,934.58. With regard to the bodies under the aegis of my Department, the Department will request them to provide this information directly to the Deputy.