Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2394. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development 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. [34288/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are four positions in my Department to which non-civil service appointments apply.
Two Special Advisers have been appointed by me as Minister, both are on the Principal Officer Standard salary scale.
My Press Adviser has previously worked in communications roles in the charity sector, in politics, and in the public sector.
My Special Adviser has extensive experience working in the public sector at a senior level, having held the position of County Secretary of Mayo County Council for 12 years and Manager of Westport Urban Council.
Two civilian drivers have been appointed to date on the Civilian Driver salary rate, currently €691.01 per week.
All of these appointments were made in line with “Instructions to Personnel Officers - Ministerial Appointments for the 32nd Dáil” which included “Guidelines on staffing of Ministerial Offices” issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
In addition I also avail of the advisory services of a further adviser, who provides me with support and advice in an unpaid capacity.
