Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 September 2014
534. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the remuneration package for each chief executive officer of State or semi-State organisations under the aegis of his Department; the changes made to such remuneration in the past two years; the remuneration package for each acting CEO if such exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35943/14]
View answerThe salary rate for CEOs of Commercial Semi State Companies under the aegis of my Department is as set out in the following table.
Salary Rate for CEOs of Commercial State Companies
|
Name of Company |
New Appointment Rate |
|
An Post |
€240,448 |
|
Ervia |
€250,000 |
|
Bord na Móna |
€231,000 |
|
EirGrid |
€170,000 |
|
ESB |
€295,000 |
|
RTÉ |
€219,871 |
|
TG4 |
€139,104 |
The Annual Reports of the companies contain details of CEOs’ salaries, including changes made to reflect new appointments, changes in roles and responsibilities of these organisations over time, and assignment of new functions. The Annual Reports are generally available on-line at each bodies website and the library of the House.
Pensions are negotiated on a case by case basis between the relevant company and the CEO as part of the new contract, in accordance with the Guidelines on contracts, remuneration and other conditions of Chief Executives and senior management of Commercial State Bodies, subject to statutory provision for the approval of remuneration and terms by Ministers and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
Expenses arrangements are an operational matter for the companies. The salary rate for CEOs of Non Commercial Semi State Companies under the aegis of my Department is as set out in the following table.
Salary Rate for CEOs of Non Commercial State Companies
|
Name of Body |
Current Salary level of CEO |
|
Broadcasting Authority of Ireland |
€121,208 |
|
Commission for Communications Regulation |
€147,360 |
|
Commission for Energy Regulation |
€153,162 |
|
Digital Hub Development Agency |
€85,217* |
|
Inland Fisheries Ireland |
€100,055 |
|
National Oil Reserves Agency |
€130,600 |
|
Ordnance Survey Ireland |
€125,761 |
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland |
€111,500 |
*The DHDA CEO is currently a secondee from Dublin City Council. He is in receipt of an annual salary of €85,217 which is still paid to him by DCC and the cost is back charged to the DHDA.
