The information requested by the deputy is outlined in the table below:
Name
|
Position
|
Current Salary Scale
|
Paul Kenny
|
Policy Adviser to Minister Ryan
|
Principal Officer PPC - Point 5
|
John McDonald
|
Policy Adviser to Minister Ryan
|
Principal Officer PPC - Point 3
|
Edel Hackett
|
Press Adviser to Minister Ryan
|
Principal Officer PPC - Point 1
|
There are no advisors appointed by Minister Smyth to this Department.
The 3 advisors referenced above work across the portfolio of both this Department as well as that of the Department of Transport. As the payment is through the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, all are included in this response.
All payments are made in line with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Ministerial Appointments and expenses circular and guidelines.