Executive Pay.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 May 2004

Wednesday, 12 May 2004

Questions (130)

John Gormley

Question:

150 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed about the Irish Society for Autism and the very large emoluments paid to the executive director; and if his Department have made any inquiries about this or about the relationship between ISA and a sister organisation called Autism Alliance about which very little seems to be known. [13847/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O’Malley)

Issues related to emoluments are normally a matter between the relevant agency and the person concerned. I am aware that discussions have taken place between the various health boards which use the services provided by the Irish Society for Autism and the society on a range of issues, including concerns regarding those services which have been expressed by parents of persons with autism.