Ministerial Advisers Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2015

Thursday, 26 February 2015

Ceisteanna (220)

Colm Keaveney

Ceist:

220. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total severance packages, individually detailed, received by any special advisers in her Department or those under her aegis since January, 2014, specifically in respect of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9091/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

A severance payment totalling €45,836 was paid to a former Special Adviser in 2014 in respect of her service to the former Minister for Education & Skills. The three persons mentioned in the Deputy's question were not engaged at any time as Special Advisers at my Department.