Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 237: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support a matter (details supplied). [19352/10]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The organisation in question was established to provide a specific service to civil and public servants. In 2001, the organisation had need of a person with specific expertise to fill a vacant position. A member of staff of my Department had the requisite skills and experience and it was agreed that the staff member would be seconded to the organisation with effect from October 2001. I am informed that the staff member concerned did not work in the Passport Office. The cost of salary is recouped from the organisation concerned and there is no net cost to my Department associated with this secondment.