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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 December 2015

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Ceisteanna (212)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

212. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of political staff working in his Department, including the role and salary of each staff member. [45789/15]

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Freagraí scríofa

I have two Special Advisors appointed by me as Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. In addition, there are two Special Advisors appointed by the Minister of State at my Department with special responsibility for Business and Employment, Gerald Nash, TD. Appointments are made in line with the Guidelines for Ministerial Appointments and as sanctioned by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Details for each are set out in tabular format:

Appointed by

Role

Current Salary

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD

Special Advisor (Policy)

€118,840

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD

Special Advisor (Press)

€87,258

Minister for Business and Employment, Gerald Nash, TD

Special Advisor (Policy)

€87,258

Minister for Business and Employment, Gerald Nash, TD

Special Advisor (Press)

€87,258

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