Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023
170. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a person (details supplied) will receive payment and expenses in their role as chair of the consultative forum on international security policy. [25585/23]
View answerThe Consultative Forum has adopted the same approach to the appointment and remuneration of the Chairperson as for the Citizens’ Assemblies. The Chairperson, Louise Richardson, DBE, has been appointed with due consideration to the experience and expertise required to execute the main functions.
An honorarium will be paid to the Chairperson at the same per diem rate as Chairs of Citizens Assembly, as sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, NDP Delivery and Reform.
The Chairperson will also be responsible for the production of a report of the Consultative Forum, to be delivered to me, in a timely manner following the conclusion of the Consultative Forum.
