Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 320: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the names of the special advisers appointed to his office since 9 March 2011; their specific role; and the level of salary they will earn. [13391/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Since 9 March 2011, I have appointed Mr Mark Costigan as Press Adviser and Mr Sean Faughnan as Special Adviser, both on the Principal Officer (Standard) salary level which ranges from €80,051 to €92,672. A Government Order in relation to these appointments will be sought shortly. The Special Advisers are required to perform any duties which may be assigned to them as appropriate to the position of Special Adviser as set out in Section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997.