Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021
615. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of State and semi-State board appointments that fall under the aegis of his Department made since this Government took office including the name of the board or agency and the remuneration level associated with the board position in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4554/21]
View answer616. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide a list of all State and semi-State boards that fall under the aegis of his Department; the level of remuneration being paid to each board member including chairpersons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4567/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 615 and 616 together.
The details sought by the Deputy are available in the attached tables.
As the Deputy will be aware Board appointments while made by me as Minister, are not in all cases made at my discretion. Individuals may be nominated for appointment by various organisations arising from the terms in the relevant legislation regarding the Body concerned.
The Deputy should note that arising from the transfer of Departmental administration and Ministerial functions the oversight of the national foundation for the investment and promotion of scientific and engineering research, the Science Foundation Ireland, has transferred to my Department with effect from 1 January 2021. To date, I have made no appointments to the Board of the Science Foundation Ireland.
