Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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Question 745: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide, in tabular form, the names and salaries of all his special advisors including special advisors of Ministers of State; any salary increases they have received since they took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18634/12]

Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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Question 746: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide, in tabular form, details of all salary increases for special advisors requested by him or any Ministers of State in his Department; the names of the advisors and the amount requested; a list of salary increases granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18651/12]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 745 and 746 together.

The information requested by the Deputy is outlined as follows:

Mr O'Malley was awarded an increment on the Principal Officer Standard pay scale with effect from 28 March 2012, following one year's satisfactory performance in the post, in line with the terms of his appointment. As Mr Nugent's salary is not linked to a pay scale the awarding of increments does not apply in his case.

The starting salary for both Advisors was approved by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. I have not requested any salary increase for my Special Advisers since their appointment.

The Minister of State at my Department has not appointed a Special Adviser.