Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 January 2018
124. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the names of advisers he has appointed to his office since becoming Minister; the responsibilities of each; the previous employment of each; the salaries of each; and if he plans to make further appointments. [4865/18]
View answerThe following are details of the advisers appointed by me in my capacity as Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence.
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Name |
Date of Appointment |
Salary |
|
|
Special Adviser |
John Coughlan |
6 May 2016 to date |
€84,973 - €104,507 |
|
Press Adviser |
Clare Mungovan |
18 May 2016 - 7 January 2018 |
€84,973 - €104,507 |
Neither was employed in a Government Department immediately prior to their appointment as my advisers.
These are the only advisers appointed by me in the period since 6 May 2016.
I expect to appoint a replacement press adviser in the near future.
