Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 January 2014
824. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the current membership of his Department's audit committee; the date of appointment of each member; the fees paid to each member; if members of the committee are required to hold certain professional qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4225/14]
View answerThe Audit Committee in my Department comprises 4 members and operates under an Audit Committee Charter approved by the Secretary General and the Chairman of the Committee. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I do not have a role in matters relating to the Audit Committee. There are 2 Executive and 2 Non-Executive members on the Committee – the Chairperson is a Non-Executive Member.
Details of current membership are as follows:
Non-Executive members
- Mr. John Lawlor (Chairperson), Head of Management Information Systems Group at Trinity College Dublin – appointed 6 August 2004
- Mr. Richard Byrne, retired Chartered Accountant – appointed 20 March 2008
Executive Members
- Mr. Maurice Mullen, Assistant Secretary – appointed 7 February 2013
- Mr. Maurice Treacy, Principal Officer – appointed 11 December 2009
Fees are paid to Non-Executive members of the Committee only, at the rates sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The fees currently applicable are:
- Chairperson - €363.06 per diem (subject to a maximum of €8,068 per annum)
- Non-Executive member - €256.60 per diem (subject to a maximum of €5,130 per annum)
It is not a requirement that Committee members hold specific professional qualifications. However, appointments are carefully considered to ensure that an appropriate balance of experience and expertise is maintained.
