Ivor Callely
Question:253 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the total number of staff in his Ministerial offices and his Minister of State's offices; if he will give a breakdown of the status of all staff, whether temporary civil servants, permanent or non-established; if he will give comparison figures for the years 1988, 1993, 1995 and 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8893/97]