Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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588. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the names and salaries of his special advisers; the salaries paid to each Minister and Minister of State in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19718/20]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Since being appointed as Minister for Defence I have not appointed any advisers or special advisers in that role.  As the Deputy will be aware I have been appointed as both Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence. My ministerial salary is paid by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and encompasses both roles. As such no direct salary is payable to me by the Department of Defence. No Minister of State has been appointed to the Department of Defence.