Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2012
531 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 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. [5021/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn response to the Deputy's question, the salary paid to the Secretary General in my Department is currently €200,000, which takes account of a salary surrender of €15,590 and is in line with the Government Decision to adopt a general policy of a €200,000 pay ceiling for senior positions across the Public Service.
The salary paid to my Private Secretary is €56,314, who also receives an annual allowance of €20,685. The allowance payable to private secretaries is set down by the Department of Finance and includes payment for extra attendance and expenses attaching to the post.
