Non-established appointments in the Minister’s Department
The Minister said that, excluding appointments through Civil Service Commissioners’ competitions and scheduled occupations, two people had been appointed: Brian Johnston as special adviser and Margaret Shiel as personal assistant, with their salaries stated. Johnston was seconded from his post as Wicklow County Secretary for the duration of the Government.
asked the Minister for the Public Service the number of non-established civil servants appointed in his Department since 30 June 1981; and if he will give their names, terms of appointment, duties and rate of remuneration in each case.
Comment on this
I assume the Deputy did not intend to include appointments made (a) as a result of competitions conducted by the Civil Service Commissioners and (b) to posts listed as scheduled occupations in the First Schedule to the Civil Service Commissioners Act, 1956. On that basis the following is the relevant information: (a) Mr. Brian Johnston, special adviser, salary £18,129 per annum (b) Mrs. Margaret Shiel, personal assistant on general office duties, salary £6,678 per annum.
Comment on this
From what position has the Minister's adviser been seconded?