Catherine Murphy
Question:189. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of all special advisers employed in his Department; their roles; and their annual salaries. [9713/23]
View answerTuesday, 28 February 2023
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On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997.
From July 2020 costs for special adviser(s) to the Minister for Transport were absorbed by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.
The salary cost of the advisers to Minister of State Jack Chambers are detailed below:
|
Details of Adviser |
Salary |
|
Special Adviser Shane Smyth |
€103,358 |