Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 July 2012
139 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide details of the number of political advisers employed by his predecessors in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35894/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following table shows the number of political advisers employed by my predecessors in each of the past five years:
|
Date |
Minister |
Number of Political Advisers |
|
Jan 2007-May 2008 |
Mr. Micheál Martin, T.D. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment |
2 |
|
May 2008-March 2010 |
Ms. Mary Coughlan, T.D. Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment |
3 |
|
March 2010-Jan 2011 |
Mr. Batt O’Keeffe, T.D. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation |
2 |
|
March 2011-present |
Mr. Richard Bruton TD Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation |
2 |
Question No. 140 was answered with Question No. 128.
