Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012
658 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the annual saving to the Exchequer if all board members’ fees paid to agencies under his aegis were cut by 25%, 35% and 50%. [36613/12]
View answerThere are twelve State Bodies operating under the aegis of my Department. Details of the fees to the Chairpersons and members are outlined in the following table.
|
Body/Agency |
No. of Board Members |
Fee per Annum |
|
Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board |
7 |
Chair: €8,978Board member: €5,985 |
|
An Bord Bia |
15 |
Chair: €20,520Board member: €11,970 |
|
Bord Iascaigh Mhara |
6 |
Chair €11,970Member €7,695 |
|
Bord na gCon |
7 |
Chair: €21,600Board member: €12,600 |
|
Coillte |
9 |
Chair: €21,600Board member: €12,600 |
|
Horse Racing Ireland |
14 |
Chair: €21,600Board member: €12,600 |
|
Irish National Stud |
7 |
Chair: €12,600Board Member: €8,100 |
|
Marine Institute |
9 |
Chair: €11,970Board Member: €7,695 |
|
National Milk Agency |
14 |
Chair: €8,978No remuneration is paid to Board members |
|
Sea Fisheries Protection Agency |
3 |
No remuneration is paid to Board members |
|
Teagasc |
11 |
Chair: €20,520Board member: €11,970 |
|
Veterinary Council |
19 |
No remuneration is paid to Board members |
