Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 June 2012
193 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a list of all current commercial semi State company and non-commercial State agency board appointees; and their annual remuneration and competencies. [28938/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn accordance with the Government's decision in 2011, I invite expressions of interest from persons interested in being appointed to the boards of State Bodies operating under the aegis of my Department. In making any board appointments, I am not necessarily confined to those who make such expressions of interest but will ensure that all of those appointed have the relevant mix of knowledge and expertise to contribute to the board.
In the case of a number of the State Bodies, the board appointments, whilst made by me, are not made at my sole discretion and instead individuals are nominated by various organisations for appointment by me as specified in the relevant statutes. These are the Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board, Teagasc, National Milk Agency, Veterinary Council of Ireland and Horse Racing Ireland.
There have been a number of appointments to State Boards during my tenure and the details of these are outlined in the table below:
|
Body/Agency |
No of Board Members |
No of Board appointments since March 2011 |
Name |
Remuneration Rates per Annum |
|
Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board |
7 |
2 |
Brendan BriceCamilla Keane |
Chair: €8,978Board member: €5,985 |
|
An Bord Bia |
15 |
9(including the Chair) |
Michael Carey (Chair)Gary BrownMichael CroninRhona HollandJohn KingstonBrody SweeneyJohn ComerMary J ByrneJohn Bryan |
Chair: €20,520Board member: €11,970 |
|
Bord Iascaigh Mhara |
6 |
1 |
Kieran Calnan (Chair) |
Chair €11,970Member €7,695 |
|
Bord na gCon |
7 |
5 |
Philip Meaney (Chair)Matt MurphyBrendan MooreTim GilbertTony McNamee |
Chair: €21,600Board member: €12,600 |
|
Coillte |
9 |
2 |
Oliver McCabeDavid Gunning |
Chair: €21,600Board member: €12,600 |
|
Horse Racing Ireland |
14 |
3 |
Noel MeadeNeville O’ByrneMary O’Connor |
Chair: €21,600Board member: €12,600 |
|
Marine Institute |
9 |
1 |
Paul Hyde |
Chair: €11,970Board Member: €7,695 |
|
Teagasc |
11 |
1 |
Thomas Cooke |
Chair: €20,520Board member: €11,970 |
|
Veterinary Council |
19 |
5 |
Michael SheahanPeadar Ó’ScanaillMichael SadlierDeirdre CampionMartin Blake |
No remuneration is paid to Board members |
