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Semi-State Bodies Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 March 2013

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Questions (264)

Shane Ross

Question:

264. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total cost to the taxpayer of paying the aggregate fees, salaries and any other remuneration to directors of all State bodies, to include majority State owned banks, all public interest directors, all semi-State bodies, all State agencies and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15402/13]

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The details of the fees paid to Board members of the twelve State Bodies operating under the aegis of my Department for 2012 are outlined in the table.

Body/Agency

No of Board Members

Term of Office

Board Fees per Annum

Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board

7

2 – 5 years

Chair: €8,978

Board member: €5,985

An Bord Bia

15*

3 years

Chair: €20,520

Board member: €11,970

Bord Iascaigh Mhara

6

3 years

Chair €11,970

Board Member €7,695

Bord na gCon

7

3 years

Chair: €21,600

Board member: €12,600

Coillte

9

5 years

As long as he shall remain CEO of Coillte or 5 years whichever is the shorter

Chair: €21,600

Board member: €12,600

Horse Racing Ireland

14

4 years

Chair: €21,600

Board member: €12,600

Irish National Stud

7

Not a fixed term appointment

Chair: €12,600

Ordinary member: €8,100

Marine Institute

9

5 years

Chair: €11,970

Board Member: €7,695

National Milk Agency

14 including Chair

3 year s for elected members

Chair: €8,978

No remuneration is paid to Board members, only expenses.

Sea Fisheries Protection Authority

3

5 years

Authority is comprised of 3 staff. No additional remuneration paid to Authority members.

Teagasc

11*

5 years

Chair: €20,520

Board member: €11,970

Veterinary Council

19

4 years

No remuneration is paid to Board members

* Board members of State Bodies who are officials of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine do not receive board fees.

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