Departmental Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 September 2009

Wednesday, 16 September 2009

Questions (803)

Niall Collins

Question:

961 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to his Department as their direct employer; his policy in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31225/09]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Deputy Willie O’Dea)

There are no civil servants from my Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of my Department, who receive a fee, salary or remuneration for holding such a position or positions. Any expenses incurred by such personnel are recouped at Civil Service rates, subject to the usual conditions.