Written answers

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Departmental Staff Data

Photo of Seán SherlockSeán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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850. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of politically appointed staff working in his Department including the names, roles and salaries of each staff member; in the case of special advisers, their qualifications and experience relevant to their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22740/16]

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​There are six politically appointed staff in my Department. The information as requested by the Deputy is provided in the following table:

​Minister​Staff Name​Role​Salary Range
​Minister Ross​Aisling DunneSpecial Advisor€79,401 - €91,624
​Charlotte Simpson​Personal Assistant​​​€43,715 - €56,060
​John Keating​Personal Secretary​€24,420 - €47,755
​Ultan Sherlock​Civilian Driver€34,700
​Min. of State O'Donovan​Michael O'Connor​Personal Assistant​€43,715 - €56,060
​Connor Joy​Personal Secretary​€24,420 - €47,755
​Frank O'Riordan​Civilian Driver​€34,700
​Jeremiah Roche​Civilian Driver​€34,700

My Special Advisor Ms. Dunne is a qualified barrister with over 5 years experience in advocacy, negotiation and drafting.  All these staff are employed in line with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Guidelines on the staffing of Minister and Minister of State's offices.

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