Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
1312 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the names and salaries of all his special advisers including special advisers of Ministers of State and any salary increases they have received since they took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18640/12]
View answer1313 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, details of all salary increases for special advisers requested by him or any Ministers of State in his Department; the names of the advisers and the amount requested and a list of salary increases granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18657/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1312 and 1313 together.
The following table shows a breakdown of the information requested:
|
Minister |
Name of Advisor |
Title |
Salary |
|
James Reilly |
Mark Costigan |
Press Advisor |
€92,672 |
|
Sean Faughnan |
Special Advisor |
€80,051 |
|
|
Roisin Shortall |
Maev-Ann Wren |
Special Advisor |
€40,025 |
In respect of Mr Sean Faughnan, a salary of €112,672 was initially sought, and this request was subsequently reduced to €92,672. A salary of €80,051 was approved by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in this case. Ms Maev-Ann Wren is engaged on a half time basis and this is reflected in her approved salary.
There have been no salary increases granted since the three individuals took up their positions.
