The government is set to spend 2 million euro a year on 23 advisers to ministers and junior ministers. Eight of the media and political advisers are on salaries of over 100,000 euro a year.
They include former journalists Paul Melia, Chris Donoghue and Susan Mitchell.
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has three advisers, who are all paid between 87,000 and just over 101,000.
Both of Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe's two advisers are paid 101,114 euro.
Fórsa Work-To-Rule Begins Today, With 1,400 Members In Wicklow Over Pay Deal
More than 90,000 public service workers nationwide start industrial action over pay and the cost of living. A public sector-wide strike is planned for 14 October.
Bray Four-Piece Florence Road Grateful For Eddie Vedder's Act Of Kindness
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder lends Wicklow band Florence Road his guitars after gear stolen in LA
Wicklow County Council Delays Rent Scheme Until November Amid Strong Protest Voices
Start date moved from 3 October to 7 November as councillors prepare to vote on a motion to halt the changes
Bray's Tales for Tadpoles Longlisted for Bookshop of the Year
Could a Wicklow store take the win for a third time?
An Tóchar To Face Blessington In Wicklow Senior Football Final
An Tóchar and Blessington will contest the 2026 Wicklow Senior Football Championship final after winning their semi-finals at Aughrim over the weekend.
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