A number of different statutory processes are involved in appointments to State boards. In some cases statutory selection procedures must be followed or nominations must be sought from independent nominating panels before appointments are made by the Government or by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. In other cases only particular public office holders may be appointed to certain boards. In a number of situations, only some appointments to the body concerned are made by the Minister, or appointments are made with the consent of the Minister for Finance or following consultation with the Minister for Finance or Minister for Education and Skills, as appropriate.
In the context of the above, the following table sets out relevant information in respect of all persons appointed by me to the state boards under the aegis of my Department since my appointment in 2007. Some may have retired from these positions in the interim. Day to day operational matters, including travel and subsistence allowances for meals and so on for officials, board members or directors of the agencies under the aegis of my Department, are a matter for the agency or body concerned and my Department does not routinely collect information in this regard.
The agencies have been reminded of the ongoing requirement to adhere to Department of Finance guidelines concerning travel, subsistence and associated expenses. The Government decision to reduce travel and subsistence rates has been brought to their attention and they were instructed to implement the reduced rates with effect from 5 March 2009. The boards of An Bord Pleanála and the Environmental Protection Agency are executive in nature and the members are full-time salaried positions.
Under the rationalisation of State Agencies the NBA is due to be wound up over the course of 2011. A new Housing Agency, the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency (established on an administrative basis last year), will require statutory underpinning. The primary legislation establishing that Agency will also facilitate the closure of the NBA. The Board is an interim Board and has been appointed to oversee the parallel tasks of the closure of the NBA and establishing the new Agency. The interim board is made up of 8 members, 4 of whom have been reappointed from the previous NBA Board. The 4 new appointments consist of 2 civil servants, a local authority official and 1 other. The previous NBA Board had 12 members, 9 of whom were paid fees. Under the new arrangements, only 3 appointees are in receipt of fees.
The functions of the Fire Services Council are being undertaken by the Department since the term of office of its members expired on 30 June 2009. It is not intended to reappoint a Council.
Name of State Body/Board
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Year of appointment
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Names of Person Appointed
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Remuneration payable (Salary Comparator/ Annual Fee/Per Diem Fees Current rate unless otherwise stated)
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Affordable Homes Partnership
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2007
|
Catherine Gorman
|
€7,695
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The Minister appointed Board members in accordance with The Affordable Homes Partnership Establishment Order 2005. The lifetime of the AHP officially ended at 31 December 2010.
|
2007
|
Conn Murray*
|
Nil
|
An Bord Pleanála
|
2007
|
Thomas O’Connor*
|
Minimum of Assistant Secretary Scale (Non-Personal Pension Contribution Rate)
|
Appointed as ordinary member of An Bord Pleanála by the Minister under section 104 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
|
2010
|
Margaret Byrne*
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2010: €121,208
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Appointed as ordinary member of An Bord Pleanála by the Minister under section 106 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
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Building Regulations Advisory Board
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The Minister appoints the Building Regulations Advisory Body (BRAB), under Section 14 of the Building Control Act 1990. While there is no ex-officio category of membership, the practice has been to invite relevant organisations to nominate possible members.
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2008
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Jay Stuart
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2008 €10,500
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Chair
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|
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2009 €9,450
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|
|
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2010 €8,798
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|
|
|
2011 €8,798
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|
2008
|
Brian McKeon
|
Nil
|
Construction Industry Federation
|
2008
|
Cian O’Lionáin*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2008
|
Jack Callanan
|
Nil
|
National Disability Authority
|
2008
|
Jimmy Keogan*
|
Nil
|
Dublin City Council
|
2008
|
Mark McAuley
|
Nil
|
IBEC
|
2008
|
Noel Carroll*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2008
|
Sean Balfe*
|
Nil
|
National Standards Authority of Ireland
|
2008
|
Jacqui Donnelly*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2008
|
Sarah Neary*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2008
|
Terry Prendergast
|
Nil
|
National Consumer Agency
|
2008
|
Insp Maria Walsh*
|
Nil
|
An Garda Siochana
|
2008
|
Edel Collins*
|
Nil
|
Office of Public Works
|
2008
|
Kevin O’Rourke*
|
Nil
|
Sustainable Energy Association Ireland
|
Name of State Body/Board
|
Year of appointment
|
Names of Person Appointed
|
Remuneration payable (Salary Comparator/ Annual Fee/Per Diem Fees Current rate unless otherwise stated)
|
|
An Chomhairle Leabharlanna
|
|
|
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An Chomhairle’s members are appointed by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in accordance with the Local Government (An Chomhairle Leabharlanna) Regulations 1997-2007, all but three on the nomination of specified organisations, for a five-year term, as outlined below.
|
2008
|
Senator Mark Dearey
|
2008 €10,500
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The Chair of An Chomhairle is appointed by the Minister in consultation with the Minister for Education and Skills.
|
|
|
2009 €9,450
|
|
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2010 €8,978
|
2008
|
Councillor Pat McMahon
|
Nil
|
Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2008
|
Councillor Cora Long
|
Nil
|
Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2008
|
Councillor Des Hurley
|
Nil
|
Association of County and City Councils
|
2008
|
Councillor Michael Abbey
|
Nil
|
Local Authority Members Association
|
2008
|
Councillor Jim Darcy
|
Nil
|
Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland
|
2008
|
Deirdre Ellis-King*
|
Nil
|
Library Association of Ireland
|
2008
|
Ruth Flanagan*
|
Nil
|
Library Association of Ireland
|
2007 2008
|
Colette O’Flaherty*
|
Nil
|
National Library of Ireland
|
2008
|
Robin Adams*
|
Nil
|
Board of Trinity College, Dublin
|
2008
|
Jim Foran*
|
Nil
|
Higher Education Authority
|
2008
|
Paul Sheehan*
|
Nil
|
Higher Education Authority
|
2008
|
Gerardine Moloney*
|
Nil
|
Higher Education Authority
|
2010
|
Councillor Billy Cameron
|
Nil
|
Association of County and City Councils
|
2010
|
Pat McMahon *
|
Nil
|
Library Association of Ireland
|
2010
|
Fionnuala Hanrahan*
|
Nil
|
Library Association of Ireland
|
Name of State Body/Board
|
Year of appointment
|
Names of Person Appointed
|
Remuneration payable (Salary Comparator/ Annual Fee/Per Diem Fees Current rate unless otherwise stated)
|
|
Comhar Sustainable Development Council
|
|
|
|
Persons are appointed by the Minister from nominations by bodies under each of the five pillars:
|
|
|
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State/public sector Economic sector
|
|
|
|
Economic sector
|
|
|
|
Environmental NGOs
|
|
|
|
Social/community NGOs
|
|
|
|
Professional/academic sector
|
2009
|
Shirley Clerkin *
|
Nil
|
The Heritage Council
|
2009
|
Tom O’Mahony *
|
Nil
|
Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2009
|
Jackie Maguire *
|
Nil
|
Office for Local Authority Management
|
2009
|
Micheal O’Cinneide *
|
Nil
|
Environmental Protection Agency
|
2009
|
Dr Clare Penny
|
Nil
|
Business in the Community Ireland
|
2009
|
Emer Dunne
|
Nil
|
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Assoc.
|
2009
|
Ruaidhrí Deasy
|
Nil
|
Irish Farmers Association
|
2009
|
David Korowicz
|
Nil
|
Irish Environmental Network (Feasta)
|
2009
|
Frank Corcoran*
|
Nil
|
Irish Environmental Network (An Taisce)
|
2009
|
Pat Finnegan
|
Nil
|
Irish Environmental Network (GRIAN)
|
2009
|
Jack O’Sullivan
|
Nil
|
Irish Environmental Network (An Taisce)
|
2009
|
Fr Sean Healy
|
Nil
|
Social Justice Ireland
|
2009
|
Niamh Garvey
|
Nil
|
D?chas
|
2009
|
Elaine Nevin
|
Nil
|
National Youth Council of Ireland
|
2009
|
Seamus Boland
|
Nil
|
Irish Rural Link
|
2009
|
Sue Scott*
|
Nil
|
Royal Irish Academy
|
2009
|
Deirdre McGrath*
|
Nil
|
Royal Town Planning Institute
|
2009
|
Prof Vincent O’Flaherty*
|
Nil
|
Royal Irish Academy
|
2009
|
Michael Layde*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2010
|
Mary Stack*
|
Nil
|
Fáilte Ireland
|
2010
|
Mairead Cirrillo
|
Nil
|
Small Firms Association
|
2010
|
Finola McDonnell
|
Nil
|
Irish Business and Employers Confederation
|
2010
|
Molly Walsh
|
Nil
|
Irish Environmental Network (Friends ofthe Earth)
|
2010
|
Ann Irwin
|
Nil
|
Community Workers Co-op
|
2010
|
Prof Ray Bates *
|
Nil
|
Royal Irish Academy
|
2010
|
Ciaran Byrne *
|
Nil
|
Royal Dublin Society
|
2010
|
Pat Farrell
|
Nil
|
Irish Farmers Association
|
2010
|
Dr Matthew Crowe *
|
Nil
|
Environmental Protection Agency
|
2010
|
John McCarthy*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
Name of State Body/Board
|
Year of appointment
|
Names of Person Appointed
|
Remuneration payable (Salary Comparator/ Annual Fee/Per Diem Fees Current rate unless otherwise stated)
|
|
Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board
|
2010
|
Ciana Campbell, appointed as Co-Chair
|
€208 per meeting plus €208 per preparation day
|
Appointed by the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
Dublin Docklands Development Authority — Board
|
2007
|
Mark Griffin*
|
Nil
|
Appointments to the DDDA are made by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government under the DDDA Act 1997
|
2009
|
Yvonne Farrell
|
€11,970
|
2009
|
Gerry McCaughey
|
€24,000**
|
2010
|
Dr Berna Grist*
|
€11,970
|
2010
|
Prof. Niamh Brennan*
|
Nil
|
Dublin Docklands Development Authority — Council
|
|
|
|
The DDDA Council is appointed under section 16 of the DDDA Act 1997 and nominated by the following:
|
2008
|
Deaglain O’ Brian*
|
Nil
|
Minister for Community Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs
|
2009
|
Maurice Scully
|
Nil
|
Bord Gáis Eireann
|
2009
|
David Walsh*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2009
|
Greg Clarke*
|
Nil
|
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
|
2009
|
Niall Ring
|
Nil
|
Dublin City Council
|
2009
|
Claire O’Regan*
|
Nil
|
Dublin City Council
|
2009
|
Ray McAdam*
|
Nil
|
Dublin City Council
|
2010
|
Anne Graham*
|
Nil
|
National Transport Authority
|
2010
|
Eamonn O’Reilly*
|
Nil
|
Dublin Port Company
|
Environmental Protection Agency
|
2008
|
Larry Stapleton*
|
Salary Scales
|
Appointed by the Government under section 24 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992
|
2008
|
Micheal O’Cinneide*
|
Non-PPC (Personal Pension Contribution):
|
2009
|
Laura Burke*
|
€121,208-€138,655
|
2009
|
Dara Lynott*
|
PPC: €127,588-€145,952
|
2010
|
Matthew Crowe*
|
|
Name of State Body/Board
|
Year of appointment
|
Names of Person Appointed
|
Remuneration payable (Salary Comparator/ Annual Fee/Per Diem Fees Current rate unless otherwise stated)
|
|
Fire Services Council
|
2008
|
Brendan Mahon*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
The Heritage Council
|
2008
|
Conor Newman*
|
€8,978
|
Appointed by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in accordance with PART II 5. (5) the Schedule to the Heritage Act 1995
|
2008
|
Kealin Ireland
|
€5,985
|
2008
|
Dr Henry Lyons
|
€5,985
|
2008
|
Gráinne Shaffrey
|
€5,985
|
2008
|
Ian Lumley
|
€5,985
|
2008
|
Brian Lucas*
|
Nil
|
2010
|
Helen O’Carroll*
|
Nil
|
2010
|
Professor Gabriel Cooney*
|
Nil
|
2010
|
Dr Brendan Dunford
|
€5,985
|
2010
|
Dr Caro-Lynn Ferris
|
€5,985
|
2010
|
Mary Keenan
|
€5,985
|
Housing Finance Agency
|
2010
|
John Bolger*
|
€11,970
|
Appointed by the Minister under the Housing Finance Agency Act 1981
|
2008
|
Philip Nugent*
|
Nil
|
Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd***
|
2010
|
Rich Howlin
|
Nil
|
Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd was formed as a Private Single Member company subsidiary of the National Building Agency. This Board is the same Board appointed to the National Building Agency.
|
2010
|
Gordon Richards*
|
Nil
|
2010
|
Eddie Lewis*
|
Nil
|
2010
|
John O’Connor*
|
Nil
|
2010
|
Marie McLaughlin*
|
Nil
|
2010
|
Peter Carey*
|
Nil
|
2010
|
John McCloskey
|
Nil
|
2010
|
Ann McGuinness
|
Nil
|
Name of State Body/Board
|
Year of appointment
|
Names of Person Appointed
|
Remuneration payable (Salary Comparator/ Annual Fee/Per Diem Fees Current rate unless otherwise stated)
|
|
Irish Water Safety
|
2008
|
Laurence Kelly*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2009
|
Dave Corcoran*
|
Nil
|
Limerick Northside Regeneration Agency
|
|
|
|
All nominations to the Boards of the Limerick Regeneration Agencies are made by way of Ministerial Order as set out in SI 275 and SI 276 of 2007 which established the Agencies. These were amended by the Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) (Confirmation of Orders) Act 2008. The Orders and Act set out the membership of the Boards.
|
2007
|
John Fitzgerald
|
€8,550
|
Chairperson
|
2007
|
Brendan Kenny*
|
Nil
|
CEO of the Agencies
|
2007
|
John Laffan*
|
Nil
|
Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2007
|
Kathleen Stack*
|
Nil
|
Department of Community Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs
|
2007
|
Michelle Shannon*
|
Nil
|
Department of Justice & Law Reform
|
2007
|
Mary Moloney*
|
Nil
|
Department of Social Protection Representative
|
2007
|
Tom Mackey*
|
Nil
|
Limerick City Manager
|
2007
|
Alec Fleming*
|
Nil
|
Clare County Manage
|
2007
|
Ned Gleeson*
|
Nil
|
Limerick County Manager
|
2007
|
Willie Keane*
|
Nil
|
An Garda Siochána
|
2007
|
Anne Cremin
|
Nil
|
Community Representative
|
2007
|
Paddy Flannery
|
€5,985
|
Community Representative
|
2007
|
Michael Tiernan
|
€5,985
|
Business Community Representative
|
2007
|
Pat Fitzgerald*
|
Nil
|
HSE
|
2007
|
Pat McSitric*
|
Nil
|
Department of Education and Skills
|
2008
|
Eddie Lewis*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2008
|
Nuala Kernan
|
€5,985
|
Community Representative
|
2008
|
Mary Donnelly*
|
Nil
|
FAS
|
2009
|
Tom Coughlan*
|
Nil
|
Clare County Manager
|
2009
|
Frank McGlynn*
|
Nil
|
Department of Social Protection
|
2009
|
Thomas Mahon*
|
Nil
|
An Garda Siochána
|
2009
|
Mary Tully*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2010
|
David Sheahan*
|
Nil
|
An Garda Siochána
|
2010
|
Michael Layde*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
Name of State Body/Board
|
Year of appointment
|
Names of Person Appointed
|
Remuneration payable (Salary Comparator/ Annual Fee/Per Diem Fees Current rate unless otherwise stated)
|
|
Limerick Southside Regeneration Agency
|
2007
|
John Fitzgerald
|
€8,550
|
Chairperson
|
2007
|
Brendan Kenny*
|
Nil
|
CEO of the Agencies
|
2007
|
John Laffan*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2007
|
Kathleen Stack*
|
Nil
|
Department of Community Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs
|
2007
|
Michelle Shannon*
|
Nil
|
Department of Justice & Law Reform
|
2007
|
Mary Moloney*
|
Nil
|
Department of Social Protection
|
2007
|
Tom Mackey*
|
Nil
|
Limerick City Manager
|
2007
|
Alec Fleming*
|
Nil
|
Clare County Manager
|
2007
|
Ned Gleeson*
|
Nil
|
Limerick County Manager
|
2007
|
Willie Keane*
|
Nil
|
An Garda Siochána
|
2007
|
Fr. Pat Hogan
|
€5,985
|
Community Representative
|
2007
|
Ann Kavanagh
|
€5,985
|
Community Representative
|
2007
|
Liam McElligott
|
€5,985
|
Business Community Representative
|
2007
|
Pat Fitzgerald*
|
Nil
|
HSE
|
2007
|
Pat McSitric*
|
Nil
|
Department of Education and Skills
|
2008
|
Eddie Lewis*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2008
|
Anne Bourke
|
Nil
|
Community Representative
|
2008
|
Mary Donnelly
|
Nil
|
FAS
|
2009
|
Tom Coughlan*
|
Nil
|
Clare County Manager
|
2009
|
Frank McGlynn*
|
Nil
|
Department of Social Protection
|
2009
|
Thomas Mahon*
|
Nil
|
An Garda Siochána
|
2009
|
Mary Tully*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|
2010
|
David Sheahan*
|
Nil
|
An Garda Siochána
|
2010
|
Michael Layde*
|
Nil
|
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
|