Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53310/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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In accordance with the revised conditions for Ministerial Appointments as published by the Department of Finance on the 24th, March 2011, I appointed 2 special advisers at my Department. Their respective salaries are €92,672 and €86,604 per annum.

As provided for under the terms of the Ethics in Public Office Acts copies of the appointees' contracts of employment together with details of their qualifications were laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas on the 28th, October 2011.