Ministerial Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011

Thursday, 22 September 2011

Questions (193)

Michael McGrath

Question:

193 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government 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. [26118/11]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

I appointed Ms Claire Langton as Special Adviser to my office with effect from 10 March 2011 with an annual salary of €80,051. My colleague, Minister of State Mr. Willie Penrose, appointed Mr. Aidan Culhane as his Special Adviser on 23 May 2011 with an annual salary of €80,051.