Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Taoiseach the total number of Government special advisers employed in his Department; the total cost of employing these advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53761/12]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Five Special Advisers are employed by my Department, four of whom are Special Advisers to me while one is a Special Adviser to the Government Chief Whip. The total cost of the salaries paid to the Special Advisers employed by my Department is €586,011.