Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011
271 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health 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. [26120/11]
View answerSince 09 March 2011, I have appointed Mr Mark Costigan as Press Adviser and Mr Sean Faughnan as Special Adviser, both on the Principal Officer (Standard) salary level which ranges from €80,051 to €92,672. Ms Maev-Ann Wren has been appointed as Special Adviser to Minister of State Shortall, on a half time basis and at 50% of the Principal Officer (Standard) scale.
A Government Order will shortly be sought regarding Mr Faughnan's and Ms Wren's appointments.
