Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I understand it is €128,000. It was €118,000 in 2007 and after the Taoiseach's appointment, it increased by €10,000 to €128,000. Is there a particular reason for that or was it based on bonus, increments or whatever?

Are all of these positions subject to the recruitment embargo? If, for some reason, a political, special or media adviser happens to be let go or retires from the Department of the Taoiseach, is that subject to the ban on recruitment as well?

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