Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2015
326. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent by her Department on special advisers for each of the past four years; the way this compares with the four years from 2007 to 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2510/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn accordance with ministerial staffing limits, Ministers of the Government may appoint 2 Special Advisors. In the time period referenced by the Deputy there have been six Ministers for Justice and Equality (or equivalent allowing for changes in the title of the post):
|
Minister of Justice and Equality |
Appointment Date |
Cessation Date |
|
Michael McDowell TD |
6 June, 2002 |
14 June, 2007 |
|
Brian Lenihan TD |
14 June, 2007 |
7 May, 2008 |
|
Dermot Ahern TD |
7 May, 2008 |
20 January, 2011 |
|
Brendan Smith TD |
20 January, 2011 |
9 March, 2011 |
|
Alan Shatter TD |
9 March, 2011 |
7 May 2014 |
|
Frances Fitzgerald TD |
7 May 2014 |
Current |
Special Advisors are typically paid at the Principal Officer standard scale on a pro-rata basis to a full time officer where appropriate. The following table sets out the relevant salary scales applicable since 2007.
|
Date |
PPC (Full PRSI) Special Advisor Salary Scale |
Non-PPC (Modified PSRI) Special Advisor Salary Scale |
|
1 July 2013 (current rate) |
€79,401 - €97,194 |
€75,647 - €92,550 |
|
1 January 2010 |
€84,132 - €103,472 |
€80,051 - €98,424 |
|
1 September 2008 |
€90,702 - €112,191 |
€86,168 - €106,582 |
|
1 March 2008 |
€88,490 - €109,455 |
€84,066 - €103,982 |
|
1 June 2007 |
€86,332 - €106,785 |
€82,016 - €101,446 |
During the period concerned no Minister exceeded the number of advisors permitted.
