asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will give (1) the names of the chairman and members of the Hospitals Commission; if he will state (2) what qualifications were required by the Minister when making such appointments; (3) what remuneration is paid to the chairman and members; (4) how many officers and servants are employed by the Commission; (5) what are the salaries payable to such officers and servants; and (6) what is the total amount paid up to the end of May, 1935, to the Commission, and officers and servants, by way of travelling and subsistence expenses.
Ceisteanna.—Questions. Oral Answers. - Hospitals Commission.
(1) The names of the members of the Hospitals Commission are:—Michael W. Doran, B.E., M.I.C.E., Chairman. Seán Ó Maidín, M.B., B.Ch., M.D., B.Sc.P.H., D.P.H. Liam O'Doherty, Auditor and Accountant. Denis Allen, Chairman of Wexford County Council. Edward Kelly. (2) The Minister appointed the members as being fit and proper persons to carry out the duties assigned to the Commission; (3) The remuneration of the Chairman is at the rate of £1,000 a year, the medical member receives £800 a year, and the other members £600 a year each; (4) Seven officers and servants are employed by the Commission; (5) The salaries of the officers and servants are at the following rates:—Secretary, £1,000 a year; assistant secretary and accountant, £300; junior architect, £350; three clerical assistants, one at £4 a week, one at £3 a week, and one at £2 5/- a week; caretaker and office cleaner, 15/- a week; (6) The total amount paid to the end of May, 1935, to the Commission and officers and servants by way of travelling and subsistence expenses was £1,193 17/2.
Arising out of the Parliamentary Secretary's reply, would he be kind enough to state whether any report on the activities of the Commission is being considered, or whether it is intended to issue such a report?
That is a separate question, Deputy.