Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 97: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of agency and contract staff currently employed in the public sector; the mechanism in place for monitoring and managing the associated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28931/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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There are no agency or contract staff currently employed in my Department except for the following staff appointed by me and the Ministers of State at my Department, i.e.

· 2 Special Advisers

· 1 Personal Assistant in each Minister's Office

· 1 Personal Secretary in each Minister's Office

· 2 Civilian Drivers for each Minister

Staff who occupy the posts listed above are paid an annual salary which is outlined in their respective contracts and agreed with the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform.

As this is a day to day matter for the Agencies, I have asked the Agencies under the aegis of my Department to respond directly to Deputy Fleming.