Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
93. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Taoiseach if he will provide details of the number of political advisers employed by each of his predecessors in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36933/12]
View answerDetails of the Special Advisers employed by my predecessors, Brian Cowen and Bertie Ahern, in the five year period from 2007 to 2011, are set out in the following table.
|
Year * |
Number of Special Advisers |
Former Taoiseach Responsible for Appointments |
|
2011 |
6 |
Brian Cowen |
|
2010 |
7 |
Brian Cowen |
|
2009 |
7 |
Brian Cowen |
|
2008 |
5 |
Bertie Ahern |
|
2007 |
7 |
Bertie Ahern |
* Position as at 1st January for each year.
