Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2018
79. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Finance 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. [11703/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to inform the Deputy that the number of staff assigned to Department of Finance Press Office in each year and by grade since 2015 is as follows:
|
Grade |
Year 2015 |
Year 2016 |
Year 2017 |
Year 2018 |
|
Press Officer – Assistant Principal |
|
1 |
1* |
|
|
Press Officer – Acting Assistant Principal |
1 |
|
1* |
1 |
|
Administrative Officer |
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
Higher Executive Officer |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Executive Officer |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Clerical Officer |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
* The Assistant Principal transferred out of the Department in July 2017 and was replaced by an Acting Assistant Principal
The Press Officer has worked closely with my Press Adviser since her appointment in June 2017
