Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 June 2017
98. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance the supports afforded to the previous holder of his office; the cost of these supports per annum; the period of time for which these supports will be given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30460/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to inform the Deputy that under the current Department of Public Expenditure & Reform guidelines on Ministerial Appointments my predecessor was entitled to the following supports:
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Permitted under DPER guidelines |
Number of staff assigned to the Minister |
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Special Advisors – 2 Civilian Drivers – 2 Parliamentary Assistant – 1 Personal Secretary – 1 Ministers Private Office – 8 Ministers Constituency Office - 4 Total - 18 |
2 2 1 0 8 2 Total - 15 |
The total annual salary cost amounted to approx. €698,000.
The former Minister was also provided with IT support which ceased when he left Office.
All of these supports remained in place for the duration of Minister Noonan's period in Office as Minister for Finance.
