Written answers
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Department of Health
Departmental Staff Numbers
Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Health the number of press officers in his Department; the number of press officers in each agency under his auspices; the total cost of press officers in his Department and in agencies under his auspices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37343/12]
James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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There is one Press Officer in the Department of Health, at Higher Executive Officer grade, on a salary ranging from €43,816 to €55,415 and overtime is payable where extra attendance is required. He is supported by two Executive Officers.
I am told by the HSE that the following outlines the position in relation to it:
| HSE Region | Number of Press Officers | Salary Scale |
|---|---|---|
| National Communications Office | One | €47,015 - €57,243 |
| South | No-one employed specifically as a designated Press Officer | |
| Dublin North East | One (Grade VII Level) | €50,447 - €61,613 |
| West | Two (Grade VII Level) | €50,447 - €61,613 |
| Dublin Mid-Leinster | No-one employed specifically as a designated Press Officer |
The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the agencies under my auspices is not retained in my Department. I have arranged to have the information collated and forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
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