Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2012
660 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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. [5036/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Private Secretary is on the Higher Executive Officer payscale €46,426-€57,251 and receives an allowance of €19,653 per annum, which is subject to tax.
The Secretary General of my Department receives €200,000 per annum and has already taken a voluntary reduction in his salary.
Decisions regarding reducing or adjusting salary scales and allowances are dealt with centrally by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
