Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011
167 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the names and salaries of every special adviser appointed by every Cabinet member and Minister of State since the new Government came to office on 9 March 2011; and if he will give the same details for any other advisers appointed. [26113/11]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2 June 2011. My Department has received sanction from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for the appointment of two Special Advisors. My officials are currently in contact with both individuals with a view to finalising specific contracts arrangements in line with the guidelines on staffing of Ministers' Offices issued earlier this year. No salary costs have been incurred by my Department to date, pending the finalising of these arrangements. It should be noted that Mr. Dinny McGinley, TD, has not appointed any Special Advisors.
