Ministerial Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

Questions (73)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

63 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance the names of each special adviser for whom he approved a pay increase in excess of the Government cap and the amount involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26195/12]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan)

In my Department, I have appointed Mary Kenny and Eoin Dorgan as special advisers. The salary for both special advisers has been €83,337 per annum since their appointment. No salary increases have been approved in respect of either appointment.