Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 December 2016
241. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of staff employed by him and each Minister of State, including parliamentary assistants, secretarial assistants, special advisers, press secretaries and other positions, in tabular form; the pay rate for each assistant and the total cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39550/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraStaffing for Ministerial Offices are appointed by Government under the terms and conditions set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in the ‘Instructions to Personnel Officers – Ministerial Appointments for the 32nd Dáil’, which includes the Guidelines for Staffing of Ministerial Offices. In accordance with the Guidelines I have appointed two special advisors and two civilian drivers to my Department. The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table.
|
Appointed by |
Grade |
Gross Salary per annum |
|
Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment |
Special Advisor
|
€85,750.00 |
|
Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment |
Special Advisor
|
€79,401.00 |
|
Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment |
Civilian Driver |
€34,699.70 |
|
Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment |
Civilian Driver |
€34,699.70 |
Staff relating to Minister of State Kyne are employed by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and is a matter for that Department.
