Departmental Bodies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2009

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Ceisteanna (300)

Niall Collins

Ceist:

390 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Science 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. [34960/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Batt O’Keeffe)

In accordance with the decision of Government to revise the fees of non-executive chairpersons and members of boards of state bodies my Department contacted the agencies where a fee is payable to the chairperson and members of the board requesting them to reduce fees payable by 10% effective from 1st May 2009. The relevant agencies were also informed that the revised fees were to be applied in accordance with instructions provided by the Department of Finance. I can confirm that the agencies concerned complied with the request.