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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 26 Mar 2002

Vol. 551 No. 2

Written Answers. - Special Advisers.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

115 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the amount paid since 26 June 1997 to date in fees, salary, allowances including delegates' allowances, expenses and other payments to any person in or under the aegis of his Department who is or was a special adviser within the meaning of the Ethics in Public Office Act, 1995; the name of the person in each case, the amount paid to each person; if he will provide a breakdown as between salary, allowances, expenses and other payments; the date on which each person was appointed; in the case of persons no longer holding such position, the date on which the appointment ceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9930/02]

There have been two special advisers employed in this Department since 26 June 1997. Ms Sinead Mc Sweeney was special adviser to my predecessor, Dr. Michael Woods, and Ms Katherine Licken is currently my special adviser.

The details which the Deputy has requested in relation to both individuals is laid out in the following table:

Name

Duration of Appointment

Total salary received in post

Travel and Subsistence

Sinead McSweeney

3 July 1997 to 17 July 1998

€48,840.88

€2,158.05

Katherine Licken

10 April 2001 to date

€54,979.92

€3,732.32

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