Written answers

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Department of An Taoiseach

Ministerial Staff

9:00 pm

Photo of Billy KelleherBilly Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 85: To ask the Taoiseach the names of the special advisers appointed to his office since 9 March 2011; their specific role and the level of salary they will be earning. [13394/11]

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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There are five Special Advisers appointed in my Department, four of whom are my Special Advisers and one of whom is Special Adviser to the Government Chief Whip. In general, the primary function of Special Advisers is to help achieve the Government's objectives and secure the implementation of the Programme for Government. My Special Advisers are tasked with giving me advice and keeping me informed on a wide range of issues, as well as performing such other functions as may be directed by me from time to time.

My Chief of Staff Mark Kennelly, among his other duties, will work closely with the Northern Ireland Division of my Department to ensure that I am full briefed on all developments. The salary of the Adviser to the Government Chief Whip, Mark O'Doherty, is currently being finalised. The salary levels of my Advisers are as follows:

Mark Kennelly€168,000
Andrew McDowell€168,000
Paul O'Brien€80,051
Angela Flanagan€80,051

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