Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

As I stated previously to the Deputy, all of these functions are performed under a staff ceiling of 185. The Department of the Taoiseach is the smallest and has a budget of only €20 million. The staff include one Secretary General, one Second Secretary General, three assistant secretaries, seven principal officers, 18 assistant principal officers, three first secretaries and staff of various grades.

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