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<p>The latest information from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform reveals that the three Coalition party leaders and their ministers have hired a total of 63 special advisers earning salaries between €67,659 and €101,114. File picture</p>

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Elaine Loughlin: Opposition TDs are asking how Government special advisers are appointed
As we publish the latest information on 'spads' and their salaries, TDs call for a more transparent hiring process, and ask for clarity on what qualifies them to hold senior jobs paid for by the State
Leo Varadkar’s much criticised communications unit seeks four recruits

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Leo Varadkar’s much criticised communications unit seeks four recruits
Leo Varadkar’s much criticised communications unit seeks four recruits

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Leo Varadkar’s much criticised communications unit seeks four recruits
€3m a year for backroom ministerial media advisers

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€3m a year for backroom ministerial media advisers
Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s 17 backroom staff earn €1.4m annually

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Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s 17 backroom staff earn €1.4m annually

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Staff in Taoiseach’s office get raises totalling €31k
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THE coalition parties were accused of looking after their own “party hacks” by appointing supporters to highly paid Government positions.

Fri, 09 Dec, 2011

Taoiseach’s top advisers to be paid salary of €170,000
THE Taoiseach’s top two advisers have been awarded salaries of almost €170,000 each — the same wages paid to senior Government ministers.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2011

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