Written answers
Tuesday, 24 April 2007
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Ministerial Staff
11:00 pm
Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 585: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the names, titles, duties and dates of appointment of each of the special advisers, political advisers, personal assistants and press officers appointed by him; the salary level of each appointee including payments in lieu of pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14204/07]
Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The table sets out details in respect of current staff appointed by me:
| Name | Title | Function | Date of Appointment | Salary (Per annum) |
| Christopher Mannion | Special Advisor Full-time | To provide advice and assistance to the Minister. | 29/09/04 | PO Level |
| Deirdre Gillane | Policy Adviser Full-time | To provide advice and assistance to the Minister on policy issues. | 29/09/04 | PO Level |
| Jerry O'Connor | Press Adviser Full-time | To provide advice and assistance to the Minister on media issues. | 11/12/06 | PO Level |
| Margaret Kenneally | Personal Assistant 0.5% worksharer | To perform general secretarial duties including the handling of enquiries made to the Ministers Constituency Office. | 10/10/05 | €22,766-€33,913 (50% of full pay) |
| Melanie Hewitt | Personal Assistant 0.6% worksharer | As above | 29/09/04 | €22,766-€36,913 (60% of full pay), plus weekly allowance of €70.68 |
| Anne Donnelly | Personal Assistant 0.5% worksharer | As above | 26/02/07 | €21,625-€35,071 (50% of full pay) |
| Elizabeth O'Donoghue | Personal SecretaryFull-time | As above | 29/09/04 | €28,523-€45,262 (plus weekly allowance of €70.68) |
No additional payments in lieu of pension have been made to staff members listed. Appointment to these positions is strictly temporary and will terminate not later than the date on which the Minister ceases to hold office.
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