Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2012
509 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Defence the salaries and allowances paid to his private secretary and to the Secretary General of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5025/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information sought by the Deputy regarding salaries and allowances paid to private secretaries in the Department of Defence is set out in the following table:
|
Position |
Number |
Salary Scale |
Allowance |
|
Private Secretary to Minister |
1 |
€43,816 —€55,415 (Higher Executive Officer Standard Scale ) |
€19,653 |
|
Private Secretary to Minister of State |
1 |
€43,816 —€55,415 (Higher Executive Officer Standard Scale ) |
€19,653 |
|
Private Secretary to Secretary General |
1 |
€29,024 —€47,379 (Executive Officer Higher Scale) |
€10,405 |
The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has responsibility for the development and implementation of public service pay policy, including determination of rates of pay and allowances. My Department does not have any discretion in this matter.
