Ministerial Appointments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Questions (920)

Colm Keaveney

Question:

920. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the names of the persons he has nominated to serve in positions carrying remuneration, other than out of pocket expenses, on commissions, industrial, assurance, semi-State or other similar concerns; the amounts received annually in respect of each appointment; the name of the concern to which the appointment was made during the years 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46667/15]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I have nominated the following people to serve in positions carrying remuneration:

Name	Payment Amount	Position
Mr. Tony O'Connor, SC	€5,842.50 (2012)	Chair, Appeal Panel on Aviation Terminal Service Charges
Mr. Richard Cummins	€2,400.00 (2012)	Member, Appeal Panel on Aviation Terminal Service Charges
Mr. Liam Twohig	€2,952.00 (2012)	Member, Appeal Panel on Aviation Terminal Service Charges

I also appoint persons to State Boards, many of which carry fees. These appointments are made in line with Government procedures and details of the process can be found at the following link www.stateboards.ie and details of appointments made at http://www.dttas.ie/corporate/english/state-board-membership-and-approved-fees.