In response to the Deputy's question the tables below outline the number of politically appointed staff working in my Department including details for the Minister for State Eoghan Murphy.
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
No.
|
Name
|
Role
|
Salary Scale
|
Qualification/Relevant Experience
|
1
|
Deborah Sweeney
|
Special Adviser
|
€79,401-€91,624
|
Suitably qualified and experienced
|
2
|
Stephen Lynam
|
Special Adviser
|
€79,401-€91,624
|
Suitably qualified and experienced
|
3
|
Ray McAdam
|
Parliamentary Assistant
|
€41,091.75 - €52,199.83
|
Suitably qualified and experienced
|
4
|
Dimitri Caffola
|
Civilian Driver
|
€34,700pa
|
Suitably qualified and experienced
|
5
|
Anne Desmond
|
Secretarial Assistant
|
€23,181.49 - €44,726.61
|
Suitably qualified and experienced
|
Minister for State
No.
|
Name
|
Role
|
Salary Scale
|
Qualification/Relevant Experience
|
1
|
Carmel Daly
|
Secretarial Assistant
|
€23,181.49 - €44,726.61
|
Suitably qualified and experienced
|
2
|
Luach Hardiman
|
Parliamentary Assistant
|
€41,091.75 - €52,199.83
|
Suitably qualified and experienced
|
3
|
James O'Connor
|
Civilian Driver
|
€34,700pa
|
Suitably qualified and experienced
|
4
|
Vincent Cahill
|
Civilian Driver
|
€34,700pa
|
Suitably qualified and experienced
|