Ministerial Advisers Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2012

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

Ceisteanna (196)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

196. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53316/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

In my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality I have appointed two Special Advisors. They are both paid at the Principal Officer standard scale (€80,051 - €98,424).