Ministerial Advisers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 July 2012

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Ceisteanna (296)

Jerry Buttimer

Ceist:

299 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 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. [35865/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

In response to the Deputy's question, I have detailed below the information requested in respect of Special Advisers employed in my Department since 9th March 2011.

Name	Title
Fergal Leamyfrom 11/4/2011-9/9/2011	Special Adviser to Minister Coveney
Áine Kilroyfrom 18/4/2011	Special Adviser to Minister Coveney
Ross MacMathunafrom 16/01/2012	Special Adviser to Minister Coveney