Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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116. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of advisers and special advisers employed by his Department in 2017 and 2018 and to date in 2019; the areas of expertise covered by such advisers; the annual salaries associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6568/19]

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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I have two special advisers, who are employed in an un-established capacity at the civil service grade of Principal, who provide me with advice on policy and communication matters.

The salary scale associated with these posts is currently €85,823 - €105,552, which is the scale for Principals appointed on or after 6 April 1995.