In response to the Deputy's question, I have detailed below the information requested in respect of Special Advisors employed in my Department over the last two years.
Name
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Title
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Current Salary
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Salary on appointment
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Ross MacMathúna (from 16/01/2012 to date)
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Special Advisor to Minister Coveney
|
€110,000
|
€110,000
|
Aine Kilroy (from 18/4/2011 – to date)
|
Special Advisor to Minister Coveney
|
€86,604
|
€80,051
|
Fergal Leamy (from 11/04/2011- 09/09/2011)
|
Special Advisor to Minister Coveney
|
N/A
|
€130,000
|
Mr MacMathúna was placed on a single point salary scale, while Ms Kilroy was placed on the Principal Officer standard scale in accordance with the Guidelines on Staffing of Ministerial Offices issued from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Since her appointment Ms Kilroy has progressed to the third point of this scale.