Written answers
Tuesday, 22 November 2005
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Ministerial Staff
10:00 pm
Paul McGrath (Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 385: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment 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. [35142/05]
Paul McGrath (Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 386: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment 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. [35157/05]
Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 385 and 386 together.
There are five civil servants and one press adviser in the Department's press and media relations office. The grade and remuneration details are outlined in the accompanying table. It should be noted that the principal officer undertakes other duties in addition to his role in the press and media relations office.
The press and media relations office informs the public about the policies, functions and activities of the Department, which includes the offices of the two Ministers of State.
| Grade Breakdown | Salary Scale |
| 1 press adviser (non-civil servant) | €78,985-€97,698 Class A PRSI |
| 1 principal officer (part-time) | €78,985-€97,698 Class A PRSI |
| 1 higher executive officer | €42,676-€54,173 Class A PRSI |
| 1 executive officer | €28,021-€44,458 Class A PRSI |
| 2 clerical officers | €21,245-€34,448 Class A PRSI |
It is estimated that the total gross annual remuneration for staff in the press and media relations office for 2005 will be €317,100. There is one civil servant and two other staff employed in the constituency offices of both Ministers of State, Deputies Michael Ahern and Killeen. The three officers in each office undertake constituency and public relations work on behalf of the relevant office, and in conjunction with the press and media relations office, where appropriate.
Details regarding the grade and remuneration of the six officers concerned is outlined in the following table:
| Grade Breakdown | Salary Scale |
| 1 clerical officer in each office | €21,245-€34,448 Class A PRSI |
| 1 personal secretary in each office | €20,187-€38,948 |
| 1 personal assistant in each office | €21,245-€34,448 Class A PRSI |
It is estimated that the total annual remuneration for staff employed in the constituency offices for 2005 will be €187,479.
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