Ministerial Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011

Thursday, 22 September 2011

Questions (218)

Michael McGrath

Question:

218 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality 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. [26122/11]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

In my capacity as Minster for Justice and Equality I have appointed Ms Jane Lehane and Mr Thomas Cooney as my Special Advisers. They are both paid at the Principal Officer Standard Scale (€80,051 — €98,424).