Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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308. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills 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. [22730/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The following tables outline the details requested by the Deputy and the current ministerial appointees at the Department of Education & Skills together with their salaries/rates of pay.

Richard Bruton, T.D.

Minister for Education and Skills

*Positions not yet formally sanctioned by Government but both salaries will be within the pay scales as laid down by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

John Halligan, T.D.

Minister of State

The drivers appointed to assist Mr. John Halligan with his official duties are members of the new Civil Service Pension which is a contributory scheme. Therefore, they qualify for remuneration at a higher weekly rate.

Parliamentary Assistant Pay Scale