258 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the names, titles and duties of each of the advisers, press officers, assistants and secretaries appointed by her; the annual salaries in each case; the pension arrangements in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45854/10]

The information requested by the Deputy is set out as follows.

*Ms. Butler is a civil servant who is on secondment to this Department.

The role of the Special Adviser is set out in Section 11 of the Public Service Management Act, 1997. The other appointees perform duties appropriate to their positions.

My Department is in compliance with the Department of Finance guidelines regarding Ministerial appointments.