Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1456. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of press officers in her Department; the number of press officers in each agency under her auspices; the total cost of press officers in her Department and in agencies under her auspices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37336/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department currently has one person filling the role of Press Officer and she is employed on the Higher Executive Officer salary scale which runs from €46,081 to €58,294 per annum. I understand that the National Educational Welfare Board employs a Communications Manager which encompasses the role of Press Officer and this is again on the Higher Executive Officer salary scale. There are no specific press officer responsibilities assigned to individuals at the Family Support Agency, the Adoption Authority of Ireland or the Children's Detention Schools. I understand that the Office of the Ombudsman for Children will provide the information requested directly to the Deputy.
