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Wednesday, 22 February 2017

Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Ministerial Advisers Appointments

Photo of Peter BurkePeter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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238. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if each Minister of State in her Department has appointed a programme manager or adviser; the date of such appointment; and the remuneration and expenses allowance for each. [9534/17]

Photo of Mary Mitchell O'ConnorMary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Staffing numbers and remuneration in the offices of Government Ministers and Ministers of State are managed in line with Instructions issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

There are two Ministers of State with responsibilities assigned in my Department. My colleague, Minister of State John Halligan, T.D, has had sanction to appoint a Special Adviser. Minister of State Halligan’s portfolio extends to both my Department and the Department of Education and Skills, and his Special Adviser’s appointment likewise reflects that portfolio. The matter of the appointment of a Special Adviser to Mr. John Halligan, T.D.  was processed by my colleague Mr. Richard Bruton, T.D., Minister for Education & Skills and I understand as the employer he will provide a definitive response to this matter.

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