Ministerial Advisers Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 July 2014

Thursday, 17 July 2014

Questions (49)

Niall Collins

Question:

49. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide in tabular form a detailed breakdown of the name and number of ministerial special advisers in his Department; their annual remuneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32747/14]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

I intend to appoint two Special Advisers – Sarah Kavanagh and Susie O’Connor. Contractual arrangements are yet to be finalised. I can confirm that there is no request to breach the Government’s salary cap in respect of these roles.

Question No. 50 answered with Question No. 38.