Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 September 2024
207. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide a schedule of all special advisors that are, or were, attached to her, to include Ministers of State special advisors, by grade, duration of role held and point on the pay scale. [38367/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, appointments of special advisers are made in line with the Public Service Management Act, 1997 and subject to Government approval - the formal appointment of a Special Adviser requires a Government Order and a copies of which are available in the Statutory Instruments section of the Irish Statute Book website at www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/statutory.html.
More information on the appointment of special advisers can be found at this link - www.gov.ie/en/publication/9ad159-special-advisers-pay/ .
Please find information in relation to Ministerial Advisers in my Department since the formation of this Government listed in the table below.
|
Name |
Salary Scale |
Duration of Employment |
Associated Minister |
|
Fiach Kelly |
Principal Officer - PPC |
2020 - 2023 |
Helen McEntee |
|
Patrick Cluskey |
Principal Officer - Non PPC |
2020 - To Date |
Helen McEntee |
|
Caroline Murphy |
Principal Officer - PPC |
2024 - 2024 |
Helen McEntee |
|
Cliona Doyle |
Principal Officer - PPC |
2024 - To Date |
Helen McEntee |
|
Adam Ledwith |
Assistant Principal - PPC |
2023 - 2024 |
James Browne |
|
Matthew Fenlon |
Assistant Principal - PPC |
2024 - To Date |
James Browne |
