Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total number of Government special advisers employed, the total cost of employing these advisers and the cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53306/12]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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As I have previously advised the House in my replies to Questions Nos 916, 921 and 943 of 18 September 2012, I appointed Mr. James Kenny and Mr. Damien Garvey as special advisors with effect from 7 June 2011 and 2 April 2012, respectively.

Both Mr. Kenny and Mr. Garvey were appointed at the first point of the Principal Officer Standard Scale, €80,051 per annum.

Mr. Kenny is currently on the second point of the Principal Officer Standard Scale, €83,337 per annum. As Mr. Kenny is in receipt of a public service pension, his salary has been abated to €41,502 per annum.