Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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254. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of communications staff currently employed in his Department; the cost of these staff for 2022; the expected cost for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8709/23]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that there are currently 12 staff working in communications roles in my Department: 1 Principal Officer; 1 Press and Information Officer; 3 Assistant Principals; 2 Higher Executive Officers; 1 Administrative Officer; 3 Executive Officers; 1 Clerical Officer.

The salary costs of staff in communications roles in my Department in 2022 was €613,895. The costs for 2023 is estimated at €668,022.