Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2018
504. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff assigned in his Department to the press office, public relations or communications roles in each year since 2015; the positions by staffing grade and designated role; when each new position came into existence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11710/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe table below sets out the number of staff assigned to my Department’s Press Office each year since 2015.
In May 2017, an Executive Officer was assigned to the Press Office while one Clerical Officer and one temporary Clerical Officer were reassigned to other duties. The Acting Assistant Principal Officer reports to a Principal Officer, who is Head of the Corporate Support and Communications Division.
|
Grade |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
|
Acting Assistant Principal Officer |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Executive Officer |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Clerical Officer |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Temporary Clerical Officer |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
In addition, an Assistant Principal Officer has communications responsibilities as part of their role. One of my Special Advisers also operates in a Press Adviser capacity.
