Ministerial Advisers Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016

Thursday, 21 July 2016

Questions (850)

Jack Chambers

Question:

850. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the name, position and annual salary awarded to his special advisers; to provide details for requests, if any, for an increase above the special adviser's pay cap as set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24321/16]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I have appointed one special adviser since I took up Office. Ms Aisling Dunne, my Special Adviser is on a current salary of €79,401, which is the first pay point of the Principal Officer salary scale. This is in line with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Guidelines for the staffing of Ministers' offices.