Ministerial Advisers Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2012

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

Questions (136)

Finian McGrath

Question:

136. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of Government special advisers employed in her Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53318/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

There is currently one special adviser employed in my Department since July 2011. The person in question is in receipt of a salary of €127,796 per annum.