Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 March 2013
301. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if any additional costs other than telephones, ICT and monthly phone bills are being paid to constituency offices by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12428/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand from clarification received from the Fianna Fáil Office that the information sought by the Deputy relates to staffing costs for Ministers for Social Protection constituency offices which are set out:
2011 – 2013
Constituency Office
Grade - Salary Scale
Ministerial Appointments
1 Personal Assistant - €43,715 - €56,060
1 Personal Secretary - €23,820 - €47,755
Established civil servants
1 Executive Officer* - €30,516 - €47,975
1 Clerical Officer* - €23,177 - €37,341
*Please see staffing costs for 2009 and 2010 in the Constituency Office
2010
Constituency Office
Grade - Salary Scale - Allowance
Ministerial Appointments
1 Personal Assistant - €43,816 - €55,415
1 Personal Secretary - €45,122 - 10% Attraction Allowance
Established civil servants
1 Executive Officer - €30,516 - €47,975*
2 Clerical Officers - €23,176 - €37,341*
* On 1st January 2010 civil service staff salaries were reduced in accordance with Department of Finance Circular 28/2009: Revision of pay of Civil Servants
2009
Constituency Office
Grade - Salary Scale - Allowance
Ministerial Appointments
1 Personal Assistant - €55,030
1 Personal Secretary - €42,391 - 10% Attraction Allowance
Established civil servants
1 Executive Officer - €32,179 - €51,054*
2 Clerical Officers - €24,397 - €39,558*
1 Clerical Officer - €23,174 - €37,584
* Class A PRSI applies as employment commenced after 6 April 1995
