Semi-State Bodies Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 November 2016

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Questions (264)

Michael McGrath

Question:

264. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to set down in tabular form the details of all pension top-ups paid in respect of chief executives of semi-State companies under the aegis of his Department, including the name of the organisation, the name of the chief executive, the amount of the top-up, the date of payment and whether the top-up was approved by his Department, in each of the years 2011 to 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35882/16]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

I can confirm that there have been no pension top-ups paid to the Chief Executive of any semi-State Company under the aegis of my Department for the years in question.

Pensions are negotiated on a case by case basis between the relevant company and the CEO as part of their contract, in accordance with the Guidelines on contracts, remuneration and other conditions of Chief Executives and senior management of State Bodies, subject to statutory provision for the approval of remuneration and terms by Ministers and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.