Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total number of Government special advisers employed in her Department; the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53318/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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There is currently one special adviser employed in my Department since July 2011. The person in question is in receipt of a salary of €127,796 per annum.