I refer the Deputy to my replies to Question 79 of 10 February 1993 and Question 106 of 4 May 1993. Dr. Con Power, Special Economic Development Officer, and Ms Fiona Monaghan, Personal Secretary in the Taoiseach's Constituency Office, are no longer employed by my Department.
There have been two appointments since 4 May 1993, as follows:— Mr. Donal Cronin has been appointed to the post of Special Adviser to the Taoiseach. The post is wholetime, temporary and unestablished. The current salary is £40,471 per annum.
Mr. Noel Whelan has been appointed to the post of Special Adviser to the Minister of State for European Affairs, Mr. Tom Kitt, TD. The post is wholetime, temporary and unestablished. The current salary is £25,500 per annum.
In line with increases in public service pay, current salaries payable to other relevant staff are as follows: