A counter-terrorism adviser to President Donald Trump will be leaving the White House, according to an official.

Backroom ministerial media advisers are taking home salaries worth more than €3m a year, despite concerns over the stability of the Government and the limited amount of legislation passed since the general election.

A solicitor and financial adviser has been put on trial on charges related to the alleged theft of thousands of euro made by two people who turned to him for advice on dealing with repaying their debts.

What qualifications are needed to be a civil servant or to be on a government advisory body, such as the ESRI?