Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023
537. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of communications staff currently employed in his Department; the cost of these staff for 2022; the expected cost for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8704/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are currently a total of 6 persons working in the Department’s Communications Unit. The breakdown of the staff grades is given below.
|
Grade |
Number of staff |
|
Principal Officer |
1 |
|
Assistant Principal Officer |
2 |
|
Higher Executive Officer |
2 |
|
Administrative Officer |
1 |
In 2022, there was a total of 5 persons working in the Department’s Communications Unit. The breakdown of the staff grades is given below.
|
Grade |
Number of staff |
|
Assistant Principal Officer |
2 |
|
Higher Executive Officer |
2 (1 until August 2022) |
|
Administrative Officer |
1 |
Pay scales for these grades is available at https://assets.gov.ie/236885/9297fe4a-4bbf-4506-9dec-ea3dd753ff2e.pdf.
