Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021
84. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications 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. [4552/21]
View answer85. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications 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. [4565/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 84 and 85 together.
The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the table below.
Further information is also available at: www.stateboards.ie
There are 14 State Boards under the aegis of my Department. There have been 21 State Boards Appointments made since 27 June 2020.
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Name of Board/Agency |
Remuneration rate/fees |
Appointments since 27 June 2020 |
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An Post |
Chairperson €31,500 Member €15,750 |
Member appointed 22/10/20 – 21/10/25
Five elected Employee Members appointed 01/11/20 – 31/10/24 |
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Bord na Móna |
Chairperson €21,600 Member €12,600
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Commission for Communications Regulation |
Commissioner (salaried) appointments
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Commission for Regulation of Utilities |
Commissioner (salaried) appointments
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Digital Hub Development Agency |
Chairperson €11,970 Member €7,695
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Chairperson appointed 05/7/20 – 04/7/22 |
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EirGrid |
Chairperson €21,600 Member €12,600
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Member appointed 22/7/20 – 21/7/25 |
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ESB |
Chairperson €31,500 Member €15,750 |
Chairperson appointed 10/11/20 – 9/11/25
Member appointed 27/7/20 – 26/7/25
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Inland Fisheries Ireland |
Chairperson €11,970 Member €7,695
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Two Members appointed 7/12/20 – 6/12/23
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Irish National Petroleum Corporation |
Chairperson €1,200 Member €900 |
Chairperson appointed 29/9/20 – 28/9/21
Two members appointed 29/9/20 – 28/9/21
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Loughs Agency |
Chairperson €11,970 Vice-Chairperson £6,690 stg (€9,830) Member £5,235 stg (€7,695) Note: As the Loughs Agency is a North-South body, the Exchequer covers half of the fees relating to it. |
Chairperson appointed 16/12/20 – 15/12/25
Member appointed 16/12/20 – 15/12/25 |
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National Oil Reserves Agency |
Chairperson €11,970 Member €7,695
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Member appointed 04/1/21 – 03/1/26 |
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Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland |
Chairperson €11,970 Member €7,695 |
Chairperson appointed 01/9/20 – 31/8/25
Member appointed 01/9/20 – 31/8/25 |
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The Mining Board |
€545.42 fee per day for public and private sittings. €200.93 fee per full day for any necessary attendance (other than sittings) in discharge of the Board’s business.
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
Executive Directors (salaried) appointments
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Director appointed 15/09/20 – 14/09/25 |
