Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 February 2017
297. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if each Minister of State in his Department has appointed a programme manager or adviser; the date of such appointment; and the remuneration and expenses allowance for each. [9531/17]
View answerI appointed two special advisers under Section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. Their contracts of employment commenced with effect from 6 May 2016 and 18 May 2016 respectively. I have not appointed a Programme Manager.
The salary scale for each special adviser is €79,401 - €91,624. Travel and subsistence expenses are paid at standard Civil Service Rates and in accordance with Civil Service Regulations.
