Ministerial Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

Ceisteanna (257)

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

246 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the names of each special adviser whom he approved a pay increase in excess of the Government cap and the amount involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26196/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brendan Howlin)

I have appointed Anne Byrne and Ronan O'Brien as special advisors. The salary for both special advisors has been 83,337 and 114,000 respectively per annum since their appointment. No salary increases have been requested in respect of either appointment.