Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004
310 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if any new advisers 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. [29123/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince my appointment on 29 September 2004, I have appointed no additional advisers or consultants to those appointed by my predecessor, Deputy Coughlan. I have appointed a special adviser, Mr. Frank Lahiffe, and a press adviser, Mr. Tom Rowley.
Contracts of employment, which set out the salary and other terms of employment in each case, are being finalised at present and will, in accordance with the terms of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001, be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas within the required 60 days of appointment.
