John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons employed on temporary contract and cost to his Department and any agencies under his Department for same in tabular form for 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38132/10]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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In relation to my Department, the details of persons employed on fixed term or fixed purpose temporary contracts are as follows:

Some people were employed on contracts for a duration exceeding one year and are therefore included for both years. While some people may have been recruited during the year, the annual cost given relates to a full year cost.

With regard to agencies under the aegis of my Department I am advised as follows:

Revenue Commissioners

Temporary clerical officers are engaged from time to time to cope with seasonal peaks and to provide cover for absences such as maternity leave and term time.

Institute of Public Administration

National Treasury Management Agency

(which covers NTMA, State Claims Agency, National Pensions Reserve Fund Commission, National Development Finance Agency and NAMA):

Special EU Programmes Body

During 2009 a total of 7 staff resigned from fixed-term posts and were subsequently replaced by new appointments. In addition, a further 2 staff were also appointed into fixed-term posts.