Ministerial Appointments.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004

Wednesday, 17 November 2004

Ceisteanna (250)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

290 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if any new advisors or consultants have been appointed by him since the Government reshuffle of September 2004; if such appointments are replacements for or are in addition to previous appointments; the salary and terms of employment in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29122/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Martin)

Following my appointment as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment on 29 September 2004, I have appointed Mr. Christopher Mannion as special adviser, Ms Deirdre Gillane as policy adviser and Ms Caitriona Meehan as press adviser. Each transferred from the Department of Health and Children with the Tánaiste's advisers moving to that Department. The terms and conditions of their employment have not yet been finalised and will require the formal approval of the Minister for Finance.