Departmental Bodies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2009

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Ceisteanna (218)

Niall Collins

Ceist:

308 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has requested all chairpersons and members of boards and agencies under the aegis of his Department to take a reduction in their salary, fee or allowance; when this request was made to take effect; the amount or reduction requested; the boards and agencies which have complied with the request; when the remainder propose to comply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34958/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív)

At its meeting on 5 May 2009, the Government approved the application from 1st May 2009 of revised fees for the non-executive chairpersons and members of the boards of State bodies, which were to be 10% lower than the fees that applied until 30th April 2009. An instruction in this regard issued from my Department on the 11th May.

The relevant bodies have fully complied with the Government decision.