Ministerial Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011

Thursday, 22 September 2011

Ceisteanna (220)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

220 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the names and salaries of every special adviser appointed by every Cabinet member and Minister of State since the new Government came to office on 9 March 2011; and if he will give the same details for any other advisers appointed. [26116/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I have not appointed any special advisors in my role as Minister for Defence. Similarly, no special advisors have been appointed by Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D. in his role as Minister of State at the Department of Defence.