Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality 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. [53316/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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In my capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality I have appointed two Special Advisors. They are both paid at the Principal Officer standard scale (€80,051 - €98,424).