Robert Troy
Question:152. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of special advisers on his staff and their yearly salary, from 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43679/15]
View answerTuesday, 8 December 2015
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I wish to advise the Deputy that I have two Special Advisors on my staff.
The following table outlines by year the number of Special Advisors I have had and their annual salary for the years 2011-2015.
|
Year |
Total number of my Special Advisors: |
Salary per annum: |
Salary per annum: |
Salary per annum: |
|
2011 |
2 |
€83,337 |
€83,337 |
|
|
2012 |
2 |
€86,604 |
€83,337 |
|
|
2013 |
2 |
€89,898 |
€86,604 |
|
|
2014 |
2 |
€87,258 |
€84,706 |
€78,670 |
|
2015 |
2 |
€87,258 |
€81,676 |
Please note that in 2011 the second of my Advisors did not commence his role as Special Advisor until end of October. In July 2014 one of my Special Advisors commenced a career break and was then replaced, in August 2014.
The salaries of my Special Advisors are in line with guidelines issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on the appointment of Ministerial staff.