Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 November 2019
307. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the political advisers used by Ministers and Ministers of State in his Department since the commencement of this Government; the commencement and cessation dates in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47970/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have appointed three advisers to date. Minister of State Seán Canney has appointed one adviser. Details are summarised in Table A.
Table A:
|
Name |
Title |
Minister |
Department |
Commencement Date |
Cessation Date |
|
Mr Padraig Hughes |
Special Adviser |
Minister Michael Ring |
Department of Rural & Community Development |
11/06/2018 |
Still in employment |
|
Mr Daniel Rowan |
Press Adviser |
Minister Michael Ring |
Department of Rural & Community Development |
14/08/2017 |
Still in employment |
|
Mr Seamus Ó Ceallacháin |
Special Adviser |
Minister Michael Ring |
Department of Rural and Community Development |
11/09/2017 |
31/5/2018 |
|
Mr Robert Hughes |
Special Adviser |
Minister of State Seán Canney |
Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment and the Department of Rural & Community Development |
2/01/2019 |
Still in employment |
In addition to the above I also avail of further advisory support from Mr Paul Mc Grath, who provides me with support and advice in an unpaid capacity from 2017 to date.
