Departmental Bodies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2009

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Questions (260)

Niall Collins

Question:

350 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government 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. [34962/09]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

The fees payable to chairpersons and members of boards and agencies under the aegis of my Department are set out and approved by the Department of Finance. These were reduced by 10% with effect from 1 May 2009, in line with a Government decision. All boards and agencies were notified of this decision on the 15 May 2009 and have confirmed that they have complied with the decision.