Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2010
228 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the names, titles and duties of each of the advisers, press officers, assistants and secretaries appointed by him; the annual salaries in each case; the pension arrangements in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45852/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy in relation to the names, titles, annual salaries and pension arrangements is set out in the following table.
|
Name |
Title |
Salary Scale |
Pension Arrangements |
|
Pádraic Ó hUiginn |
Special Adviser |
€80,051 – €92,672 |
Member of the Pension Scheme for Non-established State Employees. |
|
Michelle Hoctor |
Special Adviser (Press) |
€80,051 – €92,672 |
A payment not exceeding 11% of salary is being made to a pension fund. |
|
Muireann Ní Thuairisg |
Personal Assistant |
€43,816 – €55,415 |
Member of the Pension Scheme for Non-established State Employees. |
|
Máire Ní Fhlatharta |
Personal Secretary |
€22,023 – €42,122+ 10% Attraction Allowance |
Member of the Pension Scheme for Non-established State Employees. |
The roles and functions of Special Advisors are as set out in section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997 i.e. to assist the Minister by providing advice, by monitoring, facilitating and securing the achievement of Government objectives that relate to my Department and by performing such other function as may be directed by the Minister.
The Personal Assistant and Personal Secretary carry out administrative duties within the Ministers Constituency office.
