Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2007
564 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the names, titles, duties and dates of appointment of each of the special advisers, political advisers, personal assistants and press officers appointed by him; the salary level of each appointee including payments in lieu of pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14207/07]
View answerThe table provides the information requested in respect of personal appointees employed on contract by the Minister for Foreign Affairs:
|
Name |
Role/Title |
Date ofAppointment |
Pay-Scale |
Pension Contribution |
|
Mr. Ciarán Ó Cuinn |
Special Adviser (non-established) |
30 September 2004 |
Principal Officer Standard Scale €80,408-€99,457 |
Yes Based on 11% of salary |
|
Mr. Richard Moore |
Press Adviser (non-established) |
30 September 2004 |
Principal Officer Standard Scale €80,408-€99,457 |
Yes Based on 11% of salary |
|
Ms Christine Maguire |
Personal Assistant (non-established) |
30 September 2004 |
Higher Executive Officer Standard scale €43,445-€55,147 |
Non-contributory pension scheme for non-established State employees applies |
|
Ms Myra Wall |
Personal Secretary (non-established) |
30 September 2004 |
Executive Officer Higher Scale €28,523-€47,039 |
Non-contributory pension scheme for non-established State employees applies |
The employment contracts of the non-established officers referred to in the table are coterminous with my appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs. Overtime, travel and subsistence expenses are paid in accordance with normal civil service regulations. All officers pay the A1 rate of PRSI.
