Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 1546: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff in his private office and constituency office in 2008 broken down by grade; the salary cost including overtime, expenses and allowances and so on in each office for 2008; and the number of these staff personally appointed by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1527/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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There are currently 8 officers in my Private Office as follows:

2 Special Advisors, whom I appointed, one of whom has responsibility for press and communications;

1 Higher Executive Officer;

2 Executive Officers;

3 Clerical Officers.

The total annual salary, overtime and expenses in 2008 for these staff was approximately €452,000.

There are currently 5.5 officers in my Constituency Office as follows:

1 Personal Assistant, who I appointed;

1 Personal Secretary, who I appointed;

1 Higher Executive;

0.50 Staff Officer;

2 Clerical Officers.

The total annual salary, overtime and expenses in 2008 for these staff was approximately €254,000.