Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1615. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health 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. [37343/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere is one Press Officer in the Department of Health, at Higher Executive Officer grade, on a salary ranging from €43,816 to €55,415 and overtime is payable where extra attendance is required. He is supported by two Executive Officers.
I am told by the HSE that the following outlines the position in relation to it:
|
HSE Region |
Number of Press Officers |
Salary Scale |
|
National Communications Office |
One |
€47,015 - €57,243 |
|
South |
No-one employed specifically as a designated Press Officer |
|
|
Dublin North East |
One (Grade VII Level) |
€50,447 - €61,613 |
|
West |
Two (Grade VII Level) |
€50,447 - €61,613 |
|
Dublin Mid-Leinster |
No-one employed specifically as a designated Press Officer |
The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the agencies under my auspices is not retained in my Department. I have arranged to have the information collated and forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
