Paul McGrath (Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 338: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of civil servants and other staff employed in the press office for each of his Ministers of State; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35138/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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Three civil servants are employed in the press office in the Office of Public Works. One assistant principal officer, one higher executive officer and one clerical officer. The actual pay of individuals is not given in the normal course as it is deemed to be personal information. Travel and subsistence is payable if appropriate. The grade and payscales of these staff are detailed in the table below:

Paul McGrath (Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 339: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of civil servants and other staff employed on constituency and public relations work for each of his Ministers of State; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35153/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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One personal assistant and one personal secretary are employed on constituency and PR work for me. Two civilian drivers may, as appropriate, provide services which are constituency related. One staff officer, assigned to administrative duties in my office assists with constituency work. The grade and payscales of these staff are detailed in the table below. The actual pay of individuals is not given in the normal course as it is deemed to be personal information. The payscale for the civilian drivers is a one point scale. Travel and subsistence is payable if appropriate. A pension contribution of 11% of salary is payable to an approved pension provider as part of the remuneration of the personal assistant.