Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 February 2012
113 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total number of senior staff below chief executive level in commercial semi-State companies who will face reductions in pay levels shortly; the staff positions concerned and the corresponding number of staff in each category who will be affected, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5989/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe agreement of both the relevant Minister and myself is, under various statutes, required in relation to the remuneration of CEOs of Commercial State Companies. Similar provisions do not apply in relation to staff below the level of CEO. In this context my Department does not hold information with regard to grading or salary structures of staff below CEO.
The Deputy will be aware that I announced revised general salary rates for future appointments of CEOs in Commercial State Companies in June last year. It is anticipated that, over time, these significant adjustments for CEO pay in Commercial State Companies will also give rise to adjustments to the salary levels of staff below CEO level in these companies.
It is my intention to engage in dialogue with my colleagues in Government to ensure that the boards of the Commercial State Companies for which they are responsible have regard to Government policy on pay when recruiting staff to those companies.
114 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will issue a breakdown of the remuneration packages in place for chief executive officers of all semi-State companies as of 27 January 2011, specifying in detail any bonus, pension, expenses or other arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6430/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn response to the Deputy's question each Department is responsible for the semi-State companies which come under their remit. Details in respect of the remuneration packages in place for chief executive officers are a matter for individual Ministers in each Department.
In respect of my own Department An Post National Lottery is the only commercial semi-state body. Details in respect of the chief executive officers remuneration package as at 1 January 2012 are as follows:
|
Details |
€ |
|
Basic Salary |
230,000 |
|
Non-Pensionable Performance Related Pay |
The Chief Executive has voluntarily waived his entitlement to performance related pay since 2009 |
|
Car Allowance |
15,000 |
|
Health Insurance |
5,000 |
|
Company Pension Contribution |
33,000 |
|
Chief Executives Personal Pension |
14,950 (6.5%) |
|
Directors Fee |
12,000 (Following 10% reduction implemented from 1 May 2009) |
The basic salary of the chief executive officer has remained at €230,000 since 1st January 2008.
