Departmental Bodies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2009

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Questions (204)

Niall Collins

Question:

294 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has requested all chairpersons and members of boards and agencies under the aegis of his Department to take a reduction in their salary, fee or allowance; when this request was made to take effect; the amount or reduction requested; the boards and agencies which have complied with the request; when the remainder propose to comply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34966/09]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

I can inform the Deputy that all agencies within the remit of my Department were asked to comply with the Department of Finance circular dated 7 May 2009 directing the ten per cent reduction in fees to Chairpersons and members of State Boards retrospectively with effect from 1 May 2009.

My Department has confirmed to the Department of Finance that all of its agencies have complied with this circular.