Róisín Shortall
Question:500. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the name, qualifications and current salary of each political staff member appointed by her. [46093/13]
View answerTuesday, 5 November 2013
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I understand from the Department of the Taoiseach that the part of the question in relation to qualifications has been ruled out of order, on the grounds that in compliance with the Ethics/Standards in Public Office Acts, the Statements of Qualification in respect of Special Advisors have already been laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas as required and are available for the Deputy's inspection.
The name and current salary of the political staff I have appointed are shown in the following tabular statement:
|
Title |
Name |
Annual Salary |
|
Special Adviser |
Edward Brophy |
€119,572 |
|
Press Adviser |
Paul O’Brien |
€75,647 (1st Point of PO scale) |
|
Personal Assistant |
Karen O’Connell |
€43,715 – 56,060 |
|
Personal Secretary |
Elaine Dooley |
€ 23,820 – 47,755 |
|
Civilian Driver |
Vincent Cahill |
€ 32,964 |
|
Civilian Driver |
Irene Martin |
€ 32,964 |
The salaries have been reduced in line with the Haddington Road Agreement from 1st July 2013. In my role as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party I also have a further support person employed by the Labour Party.