Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
2130. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expenses paid to ministerial advisers in his Department in each of the years 2020 and 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43147/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn common with many Government Departments, my Department has a number of Special Advisers appointed who play key roles in the provision of advice and support to myself and the Ministers of State. During 2020, 2021 and 2022 there have been a total of 12 officers assigned to the role of Special Advisor, with a maximum of five serving at any one time.
Where expenses are incurred by Advisers in the performance of duties relating to their brief, the Department pays mileage, travel and subsistence at normal Civil Service rates. The table below reflects the expenses paid to Advisers in each of the three years identified. It is relevant to note that the year in which the expense occurred may differ to that in which the expense was paid.
Expenses Incurred by Special Advisors during 2020, 2021 and up to 1 September 2022
|
YEAR |
TOTAL |
|
2022 |
€15,935.62 |
|
2021 |
€16,154.59 |
|
2020 |
€1,615.21 |
|
Total |
€33,705.42 |
