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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Ceisteanna (146)

Mairéad Farrell

Ceist:

146. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the names of any advisers who have taken up employment in his Department since the Government rotation in December 2022; the annual salary they are being paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4121/23]

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The salary of Special Advisers serving in my Department are paid in accordance with the relevant public service pay agreements, currently 'Building Momentum, and Department of Public Expenditure and Reform approved pay scales.

In relation to the Deputy's question, two Special Advisers were appointed in my Department since the Government rotation in December 2022.   The table following sets out the names of the Special Advisers, the date of their appointment and their annual salary scale.

Office of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D.

Name

Date of Appointment 

Annual Salary Scale

Laura McGonigle

17 December 2022

PO Payscale:   €93,301 - €117,879

Chris Donoghue

17 December 2022 

PO Payscale:   €93,301 - €117,879

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