Finian McGrath
Question:266 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide the number of retired persons serving on State boards and commissions; and the amount it is costing the State. [10351/12]
View answerTuesday, 21 February 2012
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There are currently seven retired public servants serving on boards of bodies under the aegis of my Department where annual remuneration fees apply.
In addition the Chairpersons of both the Residential Institutions Redress Board (RIRB) and the Residential Institutions Review Committee (RIRC) are both retired public servants and are paid salaries subject to pension abatement. Two other members of the RIRC are retired public servants who are paid a per diem rate subject to pension abatement.
A summary of fees paid to retired public servants relating to Bodies under the aegis of my Department is provided for the Deputy's information. Details relating to private pensions in respect of board members of bodies are not held by either my Department or individual bodies.
|
Board Name |
Number Retired Public Servants |
Fees Applicable |
|
FÁS |
1 |
€11,790 per annum (Ordinary Member) |
|
Grangegorman Development Authority |
1 |
€8,978 per annum (Chairperson) |
|
Higher Education Authority |
1 |
€7,695 per annum (Ordinary Member) |
|
Skillnets Ltd. |
1 |
€5,985 per annum (Ordinary Member) |
|
State Examinations Commission |
3 |
€11,970 per annum (Chairperson)€7,695 per annum (Ordinary Member) |
|
Residential Institutions Redress Board |
1 |
The Chairperson of the RIRB has recently retired from the Judiciary and the salary payable will be the difference between the pension payable and the approved annual remuneration rate of €212,005. |
|
Residential Institutions Review Committee |
3 |
The Chairperson of the RIRC is paid an annual salary for a Supreme Court judge subject to abatement to take account of his pension. Since October 2011 the Chairperson has taken a 50% voluntary reduction in salary. Two other board members of the RIRC are paid a per diem rate subject to pension abatement. The per diem rate from 1st January 2011 is €668 per day. |
|
Total Retired Public Servants in receipt of payments: |
11 |