Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2015
261. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent by his Department on special advisers for each of the past four years; the way this compares with the four years from 2007 to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2511/15]
View answerThe table sets out the amount spent on special advisors employed by the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform since its establishment in July 2011.
|
Salary Cost |
Employer PRSI |
Other (Allowances etc) |
Total Cost |
|
|
2011 (July-Dec.) |
98,327 |
9621 |
0 |
107,948 |
|
2012 |
199,215 |
19,507 |
0 |
218,722 |
|
2013 |
196,684 |
19,364 |
0 |
216,048 |
|
2014 |
190,925 |
18,837 |
0 |
209,762 |
|
Total |
685,151 |
67,329 |
0 |
752,480 |
The deputy may wish to note that my Department employs two special advisors, Mr. Ronán O'Brien and Ms. Anne Byrne. In accordance with Instructions to Personnel Officers Ministerial Appointments for the 31st Dail, dated 24 March 2011, Mr. O'Brien was appointed at a single point salary having regard to his previous earnings, while Ms. Byrne's salary has progressed on the basis of incremental payments and may continue to do so in accordance with the terms of the Haddington Road Agreement.
Given that my Department was only established in July 2011, it is not possible to provide a historical comparison for the years 2007-2010.
