Written answers
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Department of An Taoiseach
Ministerial Staff
9:00 pm
Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 176: To ask the Taoiseach the number of special advisers appointed by him since his appointment as Taoiseach; if he will tabulate their annual salaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36908/08]
Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I appointed seven Special Advisers since my appointment as Taoiseach. Their total annual salaries, including pension contributions, are detailed in the attached table.
| Title | Annual Salary including pension contributions |
| â'¬ | |
| Programme Manager/Special Adviser | 221,929 |
| Special Adviser | 131,748 |
| Special Adviser | 131,748 |
| Special Adviser | 94,785 |
| Special Adviser | 204,952 |
| Special Adviser (to the Minister for Health and Children) | 177,547 |
| Special Adviser (to the Government Chief Whip) | 92,730 |
All seven appointments were made in compliance with relevant legislation including the terms of the Civil Service (Regulation) Act, 2006 and with Department of Finance directions on Ministerial Staff appointments.
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