Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 473: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of vacancies at executive officer level within his Department in Athlone and Tullamore as on 15 October 2008; when these vacancies will be filled from existing panels in the Public Service Appointments office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37944/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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There were four vacancies in my Department's offices in Athlone on 15 October 2008. All four vacancies are being filled from the Public Appointments Service — three on Monday 3rd November 2008 and the fourth on 24th November 2008.

There were no EO vacancies in my Department's offices in Tullamore on 15 October 2008.

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 474: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the names of non-Civil Service personnel employed to facilitate his job as Minister or to act as special advisers to him with details for each of these individuals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37954/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I have appointed one non-Civil Servant Special Adviser since I was appointed Minister for Education and Science.

Mr. Bernard Mallee was appointed as Special Adviser with press responsibilities with effect from 5th August, 2008. Mr Mallee worked outside of the Civil Service prior to this appointment. His annual salary is €86,168 which is paid to him in accordance with the Department of Finance Instructions relating to the Appointment of Special Advisers. Expenses including travelling and subsistence allowances, where applicable, are paid in accordance with normal civil service regulations.