asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will give (1) the names of the three gentlemen at present acting as National Hospital Trustees; if he will state (2) the remuneration paid to each; (3) the number of officers and servants in the employment of the trustees; and (4) the remuneration paid to each such officer or servant.
Ceisteanna.—Questions. Oral Answers. - National Hospital Trustees.
(1) The names of the National Hospital Trustees are:—Lord Holmpatrick, Mr. Henry J. Monahan, Mr. Edmond McGrath, The Earl of Fingall, Mr. Laurence C. Cuffe. (2) The trustees are paid no remuneration. (3) and (4) The trustees as such have no officers or servants directly in their employment. They have made an arrangement with the Bank of Ireland to carry out all secretarial and other duties which they deem necessary for the proper administration of the Hospitals Trust Fund. The remuneration of the bank is at the rate of £450 per annum, which covers all office expenses.