Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016
470. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection to set down the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department, including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22738/16]
View answerThe name, role and annual salary of the political staff that I have appointed are shown in the following table:
|
Names |
Role |
Salaries |
|
Brian Murphy |
Special Adviser |
€99,370 |
|
Nick Miller |
Press Advisor |
€87,258 |
|
Philip O’Callaghan |
Policy and Parliamentary Adviser |
Employed by Houses of the Oireachtas |
|
Mary O’Donoghue |
Personal Secretary |
Employed by Houses of the Oireachtas |
|
John O’Shea |
Civilian Driver |
€32,964 |
|
James O’Grady |
Civilian Driver |
€32,964 |
All staff are eminently qualified for these roles, have appropriate experience and are appointed in line with the guidelines set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for Ministerial Appointments for the 32nd Dail.
