Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2079. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the detail of each non-Civil Service appointment that has been made in his Department; the pay grade of each appointment; and the relevant qualifications that each appointee has for their position. [34277/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince my appointment as Minister the following have been appointed as temporary unestablished civil servants in my Department:
Ms Suzie Coogan was appointed as press and media advisor and was previously employed as a journalist, Government advisor and communications director for an international NGO;
Mr Ross Elwood was appointed as special advisor with responsibility for policy and was previously employed in the Oireachtas and the European Parliament;
Ms Jean Andrews was appointed as special advisor with responsibility for policy and was previously the head of policy and external affairs for the Global Reporting Initiative. Ms Andrews was appointed in May, 2018 to replace Mr Elwood who has left the role.
Special advisors are appointed on the Civil Service Principal Officer salary scale.
In addition, I appointed two civilian drivers. Civilian drivers are appointed on the Civil Service clerical officer pay scale.
All of the above appointments were made in accordance with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s "Instruction to Personnel Officers – Ministerial Appointments for the 32nd Dáil".
