asked the Taoiseach if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible, the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
Written Answers. - Directors of State Bodies.
The Reverend Donal O'Sullivan, S.J., was appointed Director of An Chomhairle Ealaíon as from the 5th July, 1965, having been first appointed to that post as from the 5th July, 1960. In accordance with paragraph 3(1) of the Schedule to the Arts Act, 1951, the appointment was made by the President, on the advice of the Government.
45.
asked the Minister for External Affairs if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
I have nothing to add to my reply of 24th February, 1966 to the Deputy's previous question on this matter.
46.
asked the Minister for Transport and Power if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
All existing directors of State bodies for which I am responsible were included in my reply of 24th February, 1966.
47.
asked the Minister for Finance if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
The information is as follows:
Body |
Present directors other than those included in reply dated 24 February, 1966. |
Number of shares held by Minister for Finance at close of company's latest financial year for which accounts are available. (No other Minister held shares.) All shares in this column carry voting rights. |
Percentage of (5) to total shareholding carrying voting rights. |
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Name |
Date of (a) first appointment (b) most recent appointment |
Method of appointment |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
(6) |
Agricultural Credit Corporation Limited. |
J.J. Ruane |
(a) 1961(b) 1963 |
Elected by shareholders. |
3,999,992 (10/- shares) |
Minister held all but 8 of the shares carrying voting rights. |
A.J.F. O'Reilly |
(a) 1965 |
Elected by shareholders. |
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(b) 1965 |
|||||
J. Redmond |
(a) 1965 |
Co-opted by Board to fill casual vacancy and subsequently elected by shareholders. |
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(b) 1965 |
|||||
Ceimicí, Teoranta |
J. Breen |
(a) 1954 |
Elected by shareholders. |
495,756 (£1 shares) |
Minister held all but 11 of the shares carrying voting rights. |
(b) 1965 |
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W. Sandys |
(a) 1954 |
Elected by shareholders. |
|||
(b) 1964 |
|||||
Cómhlucht Siúicre Éireann, Teoranta. |
J.E. MacEllin |
(a) 1933 |
Appointed by subscribers to the Articles of Association. |
4,499,958 (£1 shares) |
Minister held all but 42 of the shares carrying voting rights. |
(b) 1952 |
Elected by shareholders. |
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There was a break in Mr. MacEllin's service as Director from July, 1948, to November, 1951. |
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R.B. Godsil |
(a) 1957 |
Elected by shareholders. |
|||
(b) 1964 |
|||||
T. Harris |
(a) 1958 |
Elected by shareholders. |
|||
(b) 1962 |
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Erin Foods, Ltd. |
J.E. MacEllin |
(a) 1963 |
Appointed by the Board of the parent company, Cómhlucht Siúicre Éireann Teo., subject to the prior consent and approval of the Minister for Finance. |
Nil |
|
(b) 1964 |
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M.J. Costello |
(a) 1963 |
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(b) 1963 |
|||||
R.B. Godsil |
(a) 1963 |
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(b) 1964 |
|||||
N. Huggard |
(a) 1963 |
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(b) 1963 |
|||||
F. Kennedy |
(a) 1963 |
||||
(b) 1965 |
|||||
K. O'Callaghan |
(a) 1963 |
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(b) 1965 |
|||||
V.J. McCarthy |
(a) 1964 |
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(b) 1964 |
|||||
Industrial Credit Company Ltd. |
J.J. O'Leary |
(a) 1933 |
Appointed an original director by Minister for Finance in 1953. Subsequently elected by shareholders. |
8,829,361 (£1 shares) |
99.9 |
(b) 1965 |
|||||
S.F. Thompson |
(a) 1959 |
Elected by shareholders. |
|||
(b) 1965 |
|||||
P. Hughes |
(a) 1964 |
Elected by shareholders. |
|||
(b) 1965 |
|||||
Irish Life Assurance Company, Limited. |
A.W. Bayne |
(a) 1941 |
Co-opted by Board of Company on 14/5/41. Appointed Managing Director by Minister for Industry and Commerce on 22/5/41. Reappointed Managing Director by Board from time to time subsequently. |
90,253 (£5 shares of which £1 has been paid up). |
90.3 |
T.J. Clarke |
(a) 1960 |
Elected by shareholders. |
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(b) 1964 |
|||||
N. Crowley |
(a) 1964 |
||||
(b) 1964 |
|||||
G.P.S. Hogan |
(a) 1956 |
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(b) 1965 |
|||||
T.F. Laurie |
(a) 1964 |
||||
(b) 1964 |
|||||
J.P. Reihill |
(a) 1964 |
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(b) 1964 |
|||||
M. Smyth |
(a) 1955 |
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(b) 1965 |
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Irish National Theatre Society Limited. |
E. de Blaghd |
Prior to the date in 1965 on which the Minister for Finance became a shareholder. |
Elected by shareholders. |
250 (£1 shares) |
11.1 |
R.Ó Faracháin |
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G. Fallon |
48.
asked the Minister for Local Government if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
In the case of bodies for which I am the responsible Minister, there are no directors whose names were not included in the reply of 24th February, 1966.
49.
asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
The answer is none.
50.
asked the Minister for Lands if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
As far as my Department is concerned, the answer is none.
51.
asked the Minister for the Gaeltacht if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
Arramara, Teoranta, amháin atá i gceist agus is le hAire na Gaeltachta 39,000 (85 per cent) de na scaireanna ann.
Ainm an Stiúrthora |
Ceapadh |
Ceapadh ag |
A.H. Stewart |
Sula raibh scaireanna ag an Aire agus mar Chomh-Stiúrthóir Bainistí ó 30 Márta, 1950. |
Alginate Industries, Limited London. |
W.R. Merton |
ó 30 Márta, 1950. |
52.
asked the Minister for Defence if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
As stated in my reply to the Deputy's previous question on 24th February, 1966, there is no organisation of the type indicated for which I am responsible or to which a director or equivalent officer is appointed by me.
53.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
The names of all serving directors were included in the reply of 24th February, 1966.
54.
asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
Following is the information:—
Body |
Name |
Date of first Appointment |
Date of last Appointment |
Method of Appointment |
An Bord Bainne: |
J. Feeley |
17/5/61 |
1/10/65 |
Elected by Cooperative Creamery Societies. |
J. O'Neill |
1/10/65 |
,, |
,,,, |
|
D.J. Barry |
17/5/61 |
,, |
,,,, |
|
M. Howard |
1/10/65 |
,, |
Elected by milk suppliers to Dairy Disposal Company creameries. |
|
P.J. Power |
17/5/61 |
,, |
Elected by milk powder manufacturers. |
|
Dublin District Milk Board |
J. Bligh |
30/11/64 |
30/11/64 |
Elected by Milk Producers |
M. Byrne |
30/11/61 |
,, |
||
J.G. Hill |
1/9/37 |
,, |
||
D.E. Lalor |
30/11/64 |
,, |
||
A. Marry |
31/10/52 |
,, |
||
A. Melvin |
31/8/58 |
,, |
||
N.T. Murphy |
31/10/55 |
,, |
||
M.J. Byrne |
31/10/55 |
,, |
Elected by Milk Retailers |
|
T.P. Lawler |
31/10/55 |
,, |
||
J.J. O'Keeffe |
31/10/49 |
,, |
||
V. Craigie |
30/11/64 |
,, |
Elected by Milk Wholesalers |
|
J.J. Fitzgerald |
31/8/58 |
,, |
||
R.T. Motyer |
31/8/58 |
,, |
||
Cork District Milk Board: |
M.J. Corry |
7/4/37 |
29/6/65 |
Elected by Milk Producers |
J. Walsh |
28/3/47 |
,, |
||
T.V. Murphy |
29/6/65 |
,, |
||
J. Hyde |
29/6/65 |
,, |
||
L. Cashman |
31/5/62 |
,, |
||
J. Twomey |
30/1/59 |
,, |
Elected by Milk Retailers |
|
M. Downey |
31/8/50 |
,, |
||
D. Buckley |
28/2/38 |
,, |
Elected by Milk Wholesalers |
|
National Dairy Publicity Council: |
A.J. O'Reilly |
15/6/64 |
15/6/64 |
Nominated by An Bord Bainne |
J. Feely |
,, |
,, |
||
M.J. Mullally |
,, |
,, |
Nominated by the Dublin District Milk Board. |
|
C.J. Vaughan |
,, |
,, |
||
P.J. Curran |
,, |
,, |
Nominated by the Cork District Milk Board. |
|
P.D. Lehane |
,, |
,, |
||
Pigs and Bacon Commission: |
R.B. Godsil |
1/8/65 |
1/8/65 |
Appointed by the Ordinary Members of the Commission. |
G.M. Clarke |
1/8/61 |
23/4/65 |
Nominated by the Irish Bacon Curers' Society Ltd. |
|
C. Leigh-Doyle |
,, |
,, |
,, |
|
J. O'Mara |
,, |
,, |
,, |
|
M. Delahanty |
,, |
,, |
Nominated by Pig Producers' Organisations. |
|
D.J. Moynihan |
,, |
,, |
,, |
|
Inland Fisheries Trust, Incorporated. |
Rev. B. De G. Lougheed. |
15/10/54 |
10/4/63 |
Elected by the members of the Trust. |
P. Howard |
18/5/60 |
,, |
,, |
|
H. Abbott |
10/4/63 |
,, |
,, |
|
Salmon Research Trust: |
C.K. Mill |
3/6/55 |
3/6/55 |
Nominated by Arthur Guinness, Son & Co. Ltd. |
Rt. Hon. Viscount Boyd of Morton |
11/11/60 |
11/11/60 |
,, |
|
Sir R. Levinge |
3/6/55 |
3/6/55 |
,, |
|
C.W. Roberts |
23/2/56 |
25/2/66 |
Elected by the members of the Trust. |
|
Irish Potato Marketing Co. Ltd: |
M. Grant |
30/10/52 |
30/10/52 |
Appointed by existing Directors |
M. Cooke |
29/1/53 |
29/1/53 |
,, |
|
N.F. Chance |
29/8/61 |
29/8/61 |
,, |
|
T.J. O'Loughlin |
3/5/61 |
3/5/61 |
,, |
|
M. Bannigan |
5/5/65 |
5/5/65 |
,, |
55.
asked the Minister for Justice if he will give in respect of each State sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
The answer is that there are no such bodies.
56.
asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
There is no such director.
57.
asked the Minister for Health if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
The information which I gave in reply to the previous question included the names of all the members or directors of the bodies concerned.
58.
asked the Minister for Education if he will give in respect of each State-sponsored body, company or other organisation for which he is responsible the name of any director not included in a reply of 24th February, 1966; the respective dates on which each such person first and last became a director; the method by which such person became a director; and, if elected by the shareholders, the number of shares held in such company by any, and if so which Minister; and the percentage of such shareholding to the total shareholding carrying voting rights in such company.
There are no organisations or bodies of the type envisaged in the question the directors of which are selected or appointed by me or for which my Department is responsible.