Semi-State Bodies Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2012

Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Questions (165)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

165. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will provide details of the number of semi State and State agency executives and employees on an agency by agency basis that have salaries of more than €100,000 per year; if he will provide this information in tabular form, detailing any additional allowances, bonuses and the annual cost to the Exchequer of any pension packages to such employees, in terms of tax reliefs or other costs; if he will provide this information for the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52251/12]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), incorporating the National Economic and Social Council (NESC), is the only agency under the aegis of my Department. Three employees had salaries in excess of €100,000 per annum for each of the past three years. Of these, one is in receipt of an allowance of 16.66% of salary in lieu of superannuation. No other additional bonuses or payments were made. Details of the salaries and allowances are shown in the following table:

2010	Salary (€)	Allowance in lieu of superannuation (€)	Salary and Allowance in lieu of superannuation (€)
Employee 1	146,191	24,355	170,546
Employee 2	102,124	-	102,124
Employee 3	105,429	-	105,429
2011	-	-	-
Employee 1	146,191	24,355	170,546
Employee 2	102,335	-	102,335
Employee 3	105,429	-	105,429
2012	-	-	-
Employee 1	146,191	24,355	170,546
Employee 2	102,335	-	102,335
Employee 3	105,429	-	105,429