New figures released to the Irish Independent show Ms Burton’s special adviser, Edward Brophy, is on a salary of almost €128,000 — €35,000 more than the Coalition’s pay cap.

Mr Brophy advised the Labour Party on economic policy in a voluntary capacity before the general election, when Ms Burton was the party’s finance spokesperson.

Outside of the four most senior advisers in the Taoiseach and Tanaiste’s office, where the €93,000 salary cap does not apply, Mr Brophy is the highest-paid government adviser.

 

Disability U-turn: Joan Burton In Storm Over €128k Aide Pay ( Fionnan Sheahan, Michael Brennan and Fiach Kelly, irish Independent)

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