Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016
939. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence 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. [22729/16]
View answerAll political appointments to the Department of Defence have been made in accordance with the Guidelines and Instructions on Ministerial Appointments for the 32nd Dáil. The Minister of State with responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D. has appointed two Civilian Drivers, Trevor Shaw and Malachy Guilfoyle, who work on a week-on week-off basis. The salary for the Civilian Drivers is €631.75 each per week. Minister Kehoe has not yet formally appointed Special Advisers but it is expected that he will do so shortly.
In line with the entitlements of all Deputies Minister Kehoe has appointed a Personal Assistant and a Personal Secretary, both of whom are considered to be staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission.
