I understand that the Deputy's question refers to the period July 2011 and up to and including July 2012. During this period 28 new recruits have been appointed to my Department, including 5 fixed-term contract staff and 7 Administrative Officers who will be seconded to different Departments in the future. Details are as follows:
Grade
|
Number
|
Salary per annum
|
Status
|
Assistant Secretary
|
1
|
€139,898
|
5 Year Contract
|
Principal Officer
|
2
|
€85,957
|
3 & 5 Year Contract
|
Principal Officer
|
1
|
€96,295
|
5 Year Contract
|
NRP Accountant/Financial Analysis
|
1
|
€55,969
|
1 Year Contract
|
Employee Assistance Officer (HEO)
|
8
|
€52,189 - €59,335*
|
|
Administrative Officer
|
12
|
€29,922
|
7 for onward secondment
|
Administrative Officer
|
3
|
€33,247-€51,581*
|
|
* Salary based on previous civil or public service.