Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
927. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Justice and Equality 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. [34286/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFurther to the question raised I can confirm that my department has two special advisors, Ms. Sarah Kavanagh and Ms. Caroline Murphy. Both advisors are remunerated on the Principal Officer standard scale (PPC).
Ms Kavanagh holds a BA degree in History and Politics, an MA degree in Politics, an MA in Political Communication, a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies and a Barrister at Law Degree. Ms. Kavanagh worked in the Houses of the Oireachtas as a Parliamentary Assistant and Senior Policy Officer for nine years and as a Special Advisor in three Government Departments over the last four years.
Ms. Murphy has over 30 years’ experience in the fields of communications and media having worked with RTÉ in both TV and radio. In addition, she is qualified as an Organisational Psychologist.
Having regard to the significant legislative programme that I am responsible for, Mr. Robert Bourke BL has been appointed to the position of Legal Advisor at the grade of Principal Officer. Mr. Bourke has over ten years’ experience as a practising barrister and worked for nine months as a Legal Researcher for the Company Law Review Group. He holds a BA degree in Business, Politics and French, a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies and a Barrister at Law Degree.
