Michael Ring
Question:103. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the salary of four roles within his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38306/22]
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Salary costs related to the Minister are absorbed by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.
Minister of State (MoS) Naughton is in receipt of a TD's salary which is paid by the Houses of the Oireachtas. As a Minister of State, MoS Naughton is paid an allowance of €40,464, which is paid by this Department. MoS Naughton voluntarily surrenders part of her salary in line with Government Decision S180/20/10/2486.
The Secretary General is on the Secretary General level 2 pay scale.
There are currently six Assistant Secretaries serving in the Department. Four of these officers are on the Assistant Secretary non-PPC pay scale. The remaining two officers are on the Assistant Secretary PPC pay scale.