The total spend on paying the yearly wages of all Michael Martin's advisers is over one million euro.
The Taoiseach's eight political and media advisers are all earning over one hundred thousand euro a year according to new details released by the Government.
The total spend on paying the yearly wages of all Michael Martin's advisers is over one million euro.
The highest paid is his Deputy Secretary, who earns just over €210k per year.
For comparison, the highest paid special adviser in the UK is Cork native Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmers Chief of Staff receives €185,000 a year.
Aontu Leader Peadar Tobin believes those at the top level of Government are out of touch.
Speaking in Cork today, Michael Martin said special advisers are a key part of the Governments work.
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