John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 108: To ask the Taoiseach the number of persons employed on temporary contract and cost to his Department and any agency under his Department for same in tabular form for 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38136/10]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only agency under the aegis of my Department. The information requested by the Deputy in relation to my Department and NESDO is set out in the table beneath.

* This number includes i) Special Advisers / political appointees for both the outgoing and incoming Taoisigh and Government Chief Whips, ii) seven interns and iii) two temporary Clerical Officers recruited to provide cover under the Term Time Scheme.