I propose to take Questions Nos. 474, 475, 479 and 480 together.
The current salary of the Secretary General of my Department is €215,590 per annum. In line with the general Government policy of a €200,000 pay ceiling for senior positions across the Public Service, she has voluntarily waived salary in excess of the €200,000 pay ceiling under Section 483 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997.
Pension contributions are deducted from salary and there are no other benefits paid. There are no other staff in my Department in receipt of an annual salary of more than €200,000 or in receipt of a salary between €150,000 and €199,000. Information on bodies under the aegis of my Department is set out in the following table.
Salary Range
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Number
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Position Held
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€150,000 to €199,000
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3
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CEO, Local Government Management Agency
Chairperson, An Bord Pleanála Director General, Environmental Protection Agency
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|
|
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€200,000 to €299,999
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n/a
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n/a
|
|
|
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€300,000 to €399,999
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n/a
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n/a
|
|
|
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€400,000 +
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n/a
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n/a
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Individuals are entitled to pensions in accordance with the rules of their organisation’s pension scheme. In general, pension entitlements are based on final salary and length of service, including added years where appropriate, capped at 40 years.