Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019
718. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of advisers and special advisers employed by her Department in 2017 and 2018 and to date in 2019; the areas of expertise covered by such advisers; the annual salaries associated with same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6570/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder Government guidelines I am permitted to appoint a maximum of two Special Advisors.
Since I took up my appointment as Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, three special advisers have been employed by my Department. All my advisers have worked across a wide range of areas within the remit of the Department including Employment Law, Employment Supports and Activation, Pensions Policy and Social Protection.
The details of their employment and annual costs are set out in the below table:
|
Name |
Role |
Annual Salary |
Start- End Date |
|
Denise Duffy |
Special Advisor to the Minister |
€92,862 |
Jun-17 to Date |
|
Alex Connolly |
Special Advisor to the Minister |
€107,109* |
Oct-18 to Date |
|
Gerry Mullins |
Special Advisor to the Minister |
€84,973 |
Oct-17 to Jul-18 |
*Mr. Connolly is on secondment from Fáilte Ireland for the duration of his appointment and retains his conditions of service from that Body.
