Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
429. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the full year saving to the Exchequer if all non-commercial State sponsored bodies CEO salaries under the aegis of his Department were reduced by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39270/13]
View answerThe salary scales for posts of chief executive officer (CEO) is calculated in accordance with specific salary scales. Based on these salary scales a notional annual saving in the region of €155,000 would be made if there was a 10% reduction in CEO salaries.
It should be noted that in the recent Haddington Road Agreement, salaries have been cut by 5.5% for those earning between €65,000 and €80,000, 8% for those earning between €80,000 and €150,000, 9% for employees on €150,000 to €185,000, and 10% for those earning over €185,000.
