Róisín Shortall
Question:212. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of political staff working in his Department, including the role and salary of each staff member. [45789/15]
View answerThursday, 17 December 2015
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I have two Special Advisors appointed by me as Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. In addition, there are two Special Advisors appointed by the Minister of State at my Department with special responsibility for Business and Employment, Gerald Nash, TD. Appointments are made in line with the Guidelines for Ministerial Appointments and as sanctioned by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
Details for each are set out in tabular format:
|
Appointed by |
Role |
Current Salary |
|
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD |
Special Advisor (Policy) |
€118,840 |
|
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD |
Special Advisor (Press) |
€87,258 |
|
Minister for Business and Employment, Gerald Nash, TD |
Special Advisor (Policy) |
€87,258 |
|
Minister for Business and Employment, Gerald Nash, TD |
Special Advisor (Press) |
€87,258 |