Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2012
552 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the salaries and allowances paid to her private secretary and to the Secretary General of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5023/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Secretary General of my Department is in receipt of a salary of €180,000 and receives no additional allowances. My Private Secretary is a permanent civil servant at Higher Executive Officer level and his salary is in the range of €46,081 to €58,294. This position attracts an allowance of €20,685 per annum.
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Brendan Howlin T.D., is responsible for setting the pay and conditions of public servants in line with Government policy and any such policy is implemented in full across my Department.
