Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2018
607. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the political advisers being used by senior and junior Ministers in his Department since the commencement of this Government; the commencement dates of the employment of each; and the cessation dates of same employment in cases in which that applies. [36694/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince my appointment as Minister the following have been appointed as Special Advisors in my Department:
|
Name |
Title |
Date of Appointment |
Cessation Date |
|
Ross Elwood |
Special Advisor with responsibility for policy |
13/06/16 |
31/3/18 |
|
Suzanne Coogan |
Press and media Advisor |
27/06/16 |
N/A |
|
*Jean Andrews |
Special Advisor with responsibility for policy |
23/05/18 |
N/A |
*Ms Jean Andrews was appointed as Special Advisor to replace Mr Elwood who left the role in March 2018.
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'.
No Advisors have been appointed by Minister Kyne to this Department.
