Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1314. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Defence the number of press officers in his Department; the number of press officers in each agency under his auspices; the total cost of press officers in his Department and in agencies under his auspices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37338/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of Press Officers in my Department and the Defence Forces is set out as follows.
Grade Salary Scale
|
Department of Defence Press Officer |
Assistant Principal Officer x 1 |
€61,966 - €76,768 |
|
Defence Forces Press Officers |
Commandant x 1 |
€54,466 - €68,190 |
|
- |
Captain x 2 |
€45,077 - €57,237 |
Press Officers do not receive any additional pay or allowances in the performance of their duties.
