Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016
905. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of politically appointed staff working in her 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 she will make a statement on the matter. [22735/16]
View answerThe numbers and grades of politically or personally appointed staff in respect of Ministers’ Offices are governed by “Instructions” issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER). In that context, sanction has been received for the following:
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation
|
Name |
Role |
Salary |
Qualifications / Experience |
|
Mr Alan Cantwell |
Special Adviser (Press) |
PO Standard Scale (ppc €79,401 - €97,194) |
|
|
Mr Jim McGrath |
Special Adviser (Policy) |
PO Standard Scale (non-ppc €75,647 - €92,550 |
|
|
Mr John Slattery |
Civilian Driver |
€665 per week |
|
|
Mr Neil Brady |
Civilian Driver |
€665 per week |
Minister for Employment and Small Business
|
Name |
Role |
Salary |
Qualifications / Experience |
|
Mr George Quinn |
Civilian Driver |
€665 per week |
|
|
Mr Noel McMahon |
Civilian Driver |
€665 per week |
However, I should point out that at this particular time, contract offers are being progressed and once finalised will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas, along with, in the case of Special Adviser appointments, relevant statements of interests and qualifications.
