Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2011
82 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach the names and salaries of every special adviser appointed by him and the Minister of State in his Department since 9 March 2011; and if he will give the same details for any other advisers appointed. [26150/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe names and salaries of the Special Advisers I have appointed since 9th March 2011, are as follows:
|
Name and Grade |
Annual Salary |
|
Mark Kennelly, Chief of Staff |
€168,000 |
|
Andrew McDowell, Special Adviser |
€168,000 |
|
Paul O’Brien, Special Adviser |
€80,051 |
|
Angela Flanagan, Special Adviser |
€80,051 |
|
Mark O’Doherty, Special Adviser to Chief Whip |
€80,051 |
The total of the annual salaries for these 5 Special Advisers is €576,153. In January 2010, the total of the annual salaries for the 7 Special Advisers who were appointed by my predecessor was €974,496.
