Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2012
586 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide the number of retired persons serving on State boards and commissions; and the amount it is costing the State. [10344/12]
View answerThe information requested is well outside the customary information sought from Board members either on appointment or as part of their annual corporate governance disclosures and as such is not readily to hand.
There are currently 12 State Bodies (listed below) that fall under the aegis of my Department.
As to the cost to the State the table below sets out the annual remuneration that attaches to a Board member position. Queries regarding additional expenses issued to Board members for attendance at meetings should be addressed to the State agencies themselves.
|
Body |
Total Number of Board Members |
Remuneration |
|
Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB) |
7 |
Chair: €8,978Ordinary Board member: €5,985 |
|
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) |
15 |
Chair: €20,520Ordinary Board member: €11,970 |
|
Bord Iascaigh Mhara |
5 |
Chair: €11,970Ordinary Board member: €7,695 |
|
Bord na gCon |
6 |
Chair: €21,600Ordinary Board member: €12,600 |
|
Coillte |
9 |
Chair: €21,600Ordinary Board member: €12,600 |
|
Horse Racing Ireland |
14 |
Chair: €21,600Ordinary Board member: €12,600 |
|
Irish National Stud |
7 |
Chair: €12,600Ordinary Board member: €8,100 |
|
Marine Institute |
8 |
Chair: €11,970Ordinary Board member: €7,695 |
|
National Milk Agency |
14 |
Only the Chair receives remuneration of €8,978 per annum |
|
Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) |
3 |
No remuneration is paid to Board members |
|
Teagasc |
12 |
Chair: €20,520Ordinary Board member: €11,970 |
|
Veterinary Council of Ireland |
19 |
No remuneration is paid to Board members |
