Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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396. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the names of any advisers who have taken up employment in his Department since the Government rotation in December 2022; the annual salary they are being paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4119/23]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Since I was appointed as Minister for Defence, no advisers have taken up employment in this Department. 

I have appointed Ms. Gráinne Weld as a special adviser.  Ms. Weld has been appointed as adviser to me as Minister for Defence and also as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs.  Ms. Weld’s appointment is subject to Government approval, pursuant to section 11(1) of the Public Service Management Act 1997 (No. 27 of 1997).  Ms. Weld is an employee of the Department of Foreign Affairs and as such, her salary is administered by that Department.