Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2015
98. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Defence the total severance packages, individually detailed, received by any special advisers in his Department, or those under his aegis, since January, 2014, specifically in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9090/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have not appointed any special advisors in my role as Minister for Defence. Similarly no special advisors were appointed by my predecessor, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D.
However, former Minister Alan Shatter, T.D. engaged the services of a personal assistant who assisted him in constituency matters. A severance payment of €10,958.47, which was in accordance with Department of Public Expenditure & Reform guidelines, was paid to the individual in 2014.
