Written answers
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
Department of Justice and Equality
Ministerial Advisers Remuneration
Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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326. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent by her Department on special advisers for each of the past four years; the way this compares to the four years 2007 to 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2510/15]
Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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In accordance with ministerial staffing limits, Ministers of the Government may appoint 2 Special Advisors. In the time period referenced by the Deputy there have been six Ministers for Justice and Equality (or equivalent allowing for changes in the title of the post):
| Minister of Justice and Equality | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McDowell TD | 6 June, 2002 | 14 June, 2007 |
| Brian Lenihan TD | 14 June, 2007 | 7 May, 2008 |
| Dermot Ahern TD | 7 May, 2008 | 20 January, 2011 |
| Brendan Smith TD | 20 January, 2011 | 9 March, 2011 |
| Alan Shatter TD | 9 March, 2011 | 7 May 2014 |
| Frances Fitzgerald TD | 7 May 2014 | Current |
Special Advisors are typically paid at the Principal Officer standard scale on a pro-rata basis to a full time officer where appropriate. The following table sets out the relevant salary scales applicable since 2007.
| Date | PPC (Full PRSI) Special Advisor Salary Scale | Non-PPC (Modified PSRI) Special Advisor Salary Scale |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2013 (current rate) | €79,401 - €97,194 | €75,647 - €92,550 |
| 1 January 2010 | €84,132 - €103,472 | €80,051 - €98,424 |
| 1 September 2008 | €90,702 - €112,191 | €86,168 - €106,582 |
| 1 March 2008 | €88,490 - €109,455 | €84,066 - €103,982 |
| 1 June 2007 | €86,332 - €106,785 | €82,016 - €101,446 |
During the period concerned no Minister exceeded the number of advisors permitted.
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