Ministerial Advisers Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Questions (116)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

116. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of advisers and special advisers employed by his Department in 2017 and 2018 and to date in 2019; the areas of expertise covered by such advisers; the annual salaries associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6568/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

I have two special advisers, who are employed in an un-established capacity at the civil service grade of Principal, who provide me with advice on policy and communication matters.

The salary scale associated with these posts is currently €85,823 - €105,552, which is the scale for Principals appointed on or after 6 April 1995.