I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 to 180, inclusive, together.
The table below provides the information required by the Deputy in relation to Special Advisers appointed to my Department.
Name
|
Title
|
Salary
|
Pension Contrib.
|
|
|
€
|
€
|
Olive Stephens
|
Press Adviser
|
97,109
|
10,439
|
James Fegan
|
Special Adviser
|
107,485
|
2,160
|
The Special Advisers provide a valuable service in their provision of advice to me and in monitoring, facilitating and securing the achievement of Government objectives that relate to my Department.