Ministerial Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2012

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Questions (197)

Mary Lou McDonald

Question:

288 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide the name, position and annual salary awarded to each of his special advisers; if he will provide details of any increase above the special adviser pay cap; and the amount of the increase. [27901/12]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brendan Howlin)

I have appointed Anne Byrne and Rónán O'Brien as special advisers. The salary for both special advisors has been 83,337 and 114,000 respectively per annum since their appointment. No salary increases have been requested in respect of either appointment.