John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 310: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the costs that are borne by her Department relative to her constituency office and home such as telephone, IT services and so on; if the lease or rent of a constituency office is paid or part paid for by her Department; the number of civil servants appointed to carry out constituency work for her based in the Department or in the constituency office; the costs involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15180/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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My constituency office is based in the Department's premises in Áras Mhic Dhiarmada, Dublin 1. While it is not possible to apportion the costs of either the office accommodation or the provision of general IT services, utilities and related expenses, in respect of the constituency office, it is estimated that the cost of the specific IT system for the office, which includes the provision of equipment and direct support for the office in Áras Mhic Dhiarmada and for the Minister's home, is approximately €5,600 per annum. My constituency office staffing and relevant cost details are as follows:

Grade: Annual Salary Scale

1 Executive Officer €30,516 – €47,975

1 Clerical Officer €23,177 – €37,341

1 Personal Assistant €43,715 – €56,060

1 Personal Secretary €23,820 – €47,755 End of Take