Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs 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. [53307/12]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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There are three Special Advisors employed in my Department. One Advisor is employed on a full-time basis and two are employed on a 50% working sharing basis.The total salary costs associated with their overall employment is €166,675 per annum. All employment contracts are fully in line with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform guidelines on the staffing of Ministerial Offices.