I would like to inform the Deputy there are four agencies which are funded by the Exchequer through my Department's Vote. These are the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI); the Family Support Agency (FSA); the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) and the Ombudsman for Children. With effect from 1 January 2012, I have taken responsibility for the Children Detention Schools as provided in Part 10 of the Children Act 2001.
Apart from the Ombudsman for Children's Office which does not have a board, I am responsible for all Board of Management appointments. Since my appointment on 9th March 2011 I have made 33 appointments to the Boards of Management under the aegis of my Department. I have set out in tabular format the number of Board appointments I have made since I was appointed as Minister in March 2011, together with details of the remuneration associated with each position on the Boards. The remuneration set out is the actual remuneration associated with the post for a full calendar year.
In line with the Government Decision of April 2011, on my Department's website I have invited expressions of interest from persons interested in being appointed to the boards of State Bodies and Agencies operating under the Department's aegis. The notice indicates the vacancies in the boards of the respective bodies. My officials acknowledge all expressions of interest received and maintain a database of those expressions.
In making my decisions on appointments to Boards, subject to the governing legislation, I consider the most suitable persons for the positions available with due regard to the body or agency in question and its particular responsibilities and I seek to ensure that the appropriate mix of skills and experience is in place to achieve the best result. My Department’s website is monitored and updated on a regular basis to reflect the number of vacancies as they arise.
National Educational Welfare Board
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Board Member
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Date of Appointment
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Annual remuneration
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Nuala Doherty (Chair)
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30/07/12
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Does not receive fee
|
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Brendan Broderick
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15/09/11
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Does not receive fee
|
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Catherine Connery
|
28/05/12
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Does not receive fee
|
|
Marian Jennings
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28/05/12
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Does not receive fee
|
|
Eamonn Flynn
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15/09/11
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Does not receive fee – Staff Rep
|
|
Bob Dowling
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02/03/12
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Does not receive fee
|
|
Ruairí Gogan
|
02/03/12
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Not applicable – Civil Servant
|
|
Mary Donnelly
|
23/04/12
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Does not receive fee
|
Children Detention Schools
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Board Member
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Date of Appointment
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Annual remuneration
|
|
Joe Horan (Chair)
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26/03/12
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Fee waived
|
|
Gerard McKiernan
|
26/03/12
|
Not applicable – Public Sector
|
|
Ursula Kilkelly
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26/03/12
|
Not applicable – Public Sector
|
|
Diego Gallagher
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26/03/12
|
Fee waived
|
|
Sylda Langford
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26/03/12
|
Fee waived
|
|
Pat Rooney
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26/03/12
|
Fee waived
|
|
Elizabeth Howard
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26/03/12
|
Fee waived
|
|
Colin Fetherston
|
26/03/12
|
Not applicable – Public Sector
|
|
Barry Rooney
|
26/03/12
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Not applicable – Public Sector
|
|
Deirdre Keyes
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26/03/12
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Not applicable – Public Sector
|
|
Dan Kelleher
|
26/03/12
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Not applicable – Civil Servant
|
Family Support Agency
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Board Member
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Date of Appointment
|
Annual remuneration
|
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Sharon Foley (Chair)
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26/03/12
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€8,978
|
|
Caroline Murphy
|
16/04/12
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€5,985
|
|
Dick Hickey
|
16/04/12
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€5,985
|
|
Dr. John Griffin
|
30/04/12
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€5,985
|
|
Marie Fenlon
|
16/04/12
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€5,985
|
|
Liz Chaloner
|
30/01/12
|
€5,985
|
|
Nuala Ryan
|
30/11/12
|
€5,985
|
|
Catherine Hazlett
(Resigned on 16/05/12 due to Departmental Restructure)
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26/07/11 - 31/03/12
16/04/12 - 16/05/12
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Not Applicable – Departmental Rep
|
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Yvette O’Malley
(Resigned on 10/11/11)
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01/09/11
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Not Applicable - Staff Rep
|
|
Marie Dullea
|
11/07/12
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Not applicable – Departmental Rep
|
|
Catherine Downey Murphy
|
11/07/12
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€0
|
|
Imelda Martin
|
16/04/12
|
Not applicable – Staff Rep
|
|
Dr. Nollaig Byrne
|
08/02/12
|
€0
|
Adoption Authority of Ireland
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Board Member
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Date of Appointment
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Annual remuneration
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Dr. Imelda Ryan
|
07/02/12
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€0
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