Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 July 2012
288 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of the number of political advisers employed by him or his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35869/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra289 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Defence 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. [35888/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 288 and 289 together.
I have not appointed any political advisers in my role as Minister for Defence. The political advisers appointed by my predecessors are set out in the table below:
|
Name |
Job Title |
|
Mr. Declan RyanMs Derval Monahan |
Special AdviserSpecial Adviser |
|
Name |
Job Title |
|
Mr. Derek MooneyMs Suzanne Coogan |
Special AdviserSpecial Adviser |
