Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
386. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the names of all special advisors working in his Department; the Minister and Junior Minister who each advisor is associated with and their respective salaries, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51251/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince my appointment as Minister for Defence in June 2020, Mr. Chris Donoghue and Ms. Laura McGonigle have been appointed as Special Advisers to me, as both Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs. They are employed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and their salary and expenses are administered by that Department.
