Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2023
140. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details of all special advisers employed in his Department; their roles; and their annual salaries. [9712/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table below:
|
Name |
Position |
Current Salary Scale |
|
Paul Kenny |
Policy Adviser to Minister Ryan |
Principal Officer PPC - Point 5 |
|
John McDonald |
Policy Adviser to Minister Ryan |
Principal Officer PPC - Point 3 |
|
Edel Hackett |
Press Adviser to Minister Ryan |
Principal Officer PPC - Point 1 |
There are no advisers appointed by Minister of State Smyth or Minister of State Chambers to this Department.
The 3 advisers referenced above work across the portfolio of both this Department as well as that of the Department of Transport. All three are included in this response as the payment of salaries is made through the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.
All payments are made in line with the Ministerial Appointments and Expenses circulars and guidelines issued by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform.
