The information requested by the Deputy in relation to remuneration is set out in the table below:
Name of Board
|
Salary Scale (as of 1/7/04)
|
|
€
|
Regional Chief Executive (ERHA)
|
144,240
|
Area Chief Executive, East Coast Area Health Board
|
127,661
|
Area Chief Executive, Northern Area Health Board
|
127,661
|
Area Chief Executive, South Western Area Health Board
|
127,661
|
Midland Health Board
|
117,712
|
Mid-Western Health Board
|
117,712
|
North Eastern Health Board
|
117,712
|
North Western Health Board
|
117,712
|
South Eastern Health Board
|
127,661
|
Southern Health Board
|
127,661
|
Western Health Board
|
127,661
|
Discussions are continuing between my Department and the health board chief executive officers regarding personnel issues arising from the impending abolition of the health boards. While these discussions are ongoing, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on the matters raised by the Deputy.