Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2009
337 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence 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. [34959/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Army Pensions Board is the only body under the aegis of my Department whose members are in receipt of fees. The Department of Finance has set the fees that are payable to State Boards which are categorized into four separate categories. The fees that are payable to the State Boards within these four categories were revised downwards by 10% with effect from 1 May 2009. The Army Pensions Board does not fall within any of the four categories listed as it does not have a CEO. The Chairman and members of the Board receive a fixed fee which is lower than the fees paid to any of the State Boards in the four categories.
