Written answers

Tuesday, 6 March 2007

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Ministerial Staff

11:00 pm

Photo of Michael D HigginsMichael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 149: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the name of the persons in respect of the category of Ministerial staff, including those attached to Ministers of State in his Department, not being civil servants but who are contracted by him as personal assistant, political adviser, programme manager, special adviser, policy adviser and press communications advisers; their function; if they are full-time or part-time employed; the terms of the contract; the level of remuneration, either by hour if part-time or as an annual salary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8336/07]

Photo of Micheál MartinMicheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The table below sets out details in respect of my Private Office:

NameTitleFunctionFull-time / part-timeTerms of ContractRemuneration (Per annum)
Deirdre GillanePolicy AdviserTo provide advice and assistance to Minister.Full-timeThe appointment is strictly temporary and will terminate not later than the date on which I cease to hold office.€80,408-€99,457
Jerry O'ConnorPress AdviserTo provide advice and assistance to Minister.Full-timeAs above€80,408-€99,457
Margaret KenneallyPersonal AssistantTo perform general secretarial duties including duties relating to the handling of enquiries made to the offices.0.5% worksharerAs above€22,766-€33,913 (50% of full pay)
Melanie HewittPersonal AssistantTo perform general secretarial duties including duties relating to the handling of enquiries made to the offices.0.6% worksharerAs above€22,766-€36,913 (60% of full pay), plus weekly allowance of €70.68
Elizabeth O'DonoghuePersonal SecretaryAs aboveFull-timeAs above€28,523-€45,262 (plus weekly allowance of €70.68)

The table below sets out details in respect of Mr. Tony Killeen, Minister for Labour Affairs:

NameTitleFunctionFull-time / part-timeTerms of ContractRemuneration (Per annum)
Pat DalyPersonal AssistantPerform general secretarial duties including duties relating to the handling of inquiries made to the offices.Full-timeThe appointment is strictly temporary and will terminate not later than the date on which Minister Killeen ceases to hold office€43,445-€55,147
Michelle ScanlanPersonal SecretaryAs aboveFull-timeAs above€22,766-€33,913
Thomas KierceDriverAs aboveWeek on/Week off basisAs above€32,498
Tom KeatingDriverAs aboveWeek on/Week off basisAs above€32,498

The table below sets out details in respect of Mr. Michael Ahern, T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce:

NameTitleFunctionFull-time / part-timeTerms of ContractRemuneration (Per annum)
Colm LeahyPersonal AssistantPerform general secretarial duties including duties relating to the handling of inquiries made to the offices.Full-timeThe appointment is strictly temporary and will terminate not later than the date on which Minister Ahern ceases to hold office€43,445-€55,147
Cora PowerPersonal SecretaryAs aboveFull-timeAs above€28,523-€45,262
Finbarr SuttonDriverAs aboveWeek on/Week off basisAs above€32,498
Declan HurleyDriverAs aboveWeek on/Week off basisAs above€32,498

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