Child and Family Agency

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2016

Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Ceisteanna (647)

Mattie McGrath

Ceist:

647. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 684 of 8 June 2016, to provide the salary and remuneration packages of the board of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency over the past three years; if it is proposed that any member of the board of Tusla will exceed the general pay ceiling of €200,000 for future appointments to higher positions across the public service in 2016 to 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16022/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The Child and Family Agency Act, 2013, provides for the appointment of a nine person Board consisting of a Chairperson, a Deputy Chairperson and seven ordinary members all appointed by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.

Tusla, the Child and Family Agency does not provide a salary and remuneration package for Board members. However, the fees payable to Tusla Board members who qualify for such payment are as follows:

- Chairperson - €20,520

- Ordinary Member - €11,970.

It should be noted that on appointment, all Board members are provided with the option to waive fees. In addition to this, in line with the 'One Person One Salary' principle, no public servant is entitled to receive remuneration in the form of board fees, save for situations that are provided for in statute.