Twelve State bodies currently fall under the aegis of my Department. No new State bodies have been established or disbanded since the formation of this government in March 2011.
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 following 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 years 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.
