Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of public appointments made in his Department since August 2004; the name of each appointee involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2735/05]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Since 1 August 2004, there have been three public appointments in my Department. In accordance with the provisions of section 11(1) of the Public Service Management Act 1997, the Government has appointed at my request one special adviser, Mr. Gerry Steadman.

I have also appointed a personal secretary and personal assistant. These posts are held on a contract basis by Ms Elaine Hogan and Ms Sinéad Dooley respectively.