Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
1416 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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. [18645/12]
View answer1417 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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. [18662/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1416 and 1417 together.
There are two special advisers in my Department, Mr. Nick Miller and Mr. Brian Murphy. The remuneration of Mr. Brian Murphy, my Special Adviser is €105,837, which is an increase from €80,051 granted on an exceptional basis. Mr. Miller's salary as my Press Adviser is €80,051.
