Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 December 2016
161. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if any staff employed in the public and Civil Service are seconded to work with her or any Minister of State in their constituencies; and the number of same and cost to her department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39563/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraOne civil servant has been assigned to work in my constituency office in Monaghan. This is fully in accordance with the guidelines governing these matters. The person concerned is employed by my Department and is paid at the first point on the Clerical Officer scale.
I am advised that no staff employed in the public and civil service have been seconded or assigned to work in the constituencies of the Ministers of State in my Department.
