(1) Whether, since her reply to question 1195 on 14 September 2014, she has employed a certain person (name furnished) as a Ministerial Special Advisor; if so, (a) what are the duties of the advisor, (b) at which post level was the appointment made, (c) what is the annual gross remuneration for the post, (d) what is the duration of the employment contract entered into with the advisor, (e) why was it necessary to appoint this advisor and (f) from what date was the appointment effective; (2) whether a performance agreement has been entered into with the advisor?