Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2022
118. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49183/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is outlined in tubular form in the attached document.
|
Agency |
Function and Establishment Date |
Number of Employees |
Salary of Chief Executive |
|
IDA Ireland |
IDA Ireland's main objective is to encourage investment into Ireland by foreign owned companies. IDA Ireland was established in 1949 pursuant to the Industrial Development Act, 1950. |
325 |
€212,941 |
|
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) |
The main objective of the CCPC is to promote compliance with, and enforcement of, competition and consumer protection law in Ireland. The CCPC was established on 31 October 2014 pursuant to the Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2014. |
152 |
€187,578 |
|
Enterprise Ireland |
The main objective of Enterprise Ireland is develop and grow Irish Enterprises in world markets. Enterprise Ireland was established in July 1998 pursuant to the Industrial Development (Enterprise Ireland) Act, 1998. |
758 |
€212,941 |
|
Irish Auditing & Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) |
The main objective of IAASA is to exam, enforce and provide oversight of certain listed entities and recognised accountancy bodies. There role also includes the adoption of standards on auditing, professional ethics and internal quality control and the inspection and promotion of improvements in the quality of auditing of Public Interest Entities. The Irish Auditing & Accounting Supervisory Authority was established on 22 December 2005 pursuant to the Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act, 2003. |
30 |
Salary scale: €145,283, €151,885, €159,042 and €166,194 |
|
Health and Safety Authority (HSA) |
The HSA is the national statutory body with responsibility for ensuring that all employed and self-employed, and those affected by work activity, are protected from work related injury and ill-health. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was established in 2005 pursuant to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005. |
229 |
€153,575 |
|
Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) |
PIAB provides an independent assessment of personal injury claims for compensation following road traffic, workplace or public liability accidents. The PIAB was established on 13 April 2004 pursuant to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act, 2003. |
74 |
Salary scale: €145,283, €151,885, €159,042 and €166,194 |
|
National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) |
The National Standards Authority of Ireland main objective is to inspire consumer confidence and create the infrastructure for products and services to be recognized and relied on, all over the world. The NSAI was established on 14 April 2004 pursuant to the National Standards Authority of Ireland Act, 1996. |
193 |
Salary scale: €145,283, €151,885, €159,042 and €166,194 |
|
Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) |
The CEA was established to promote and serve the public interest by ensuring high levels of compliance with company law through effective advocacy and proportionate, robust and dissuasive enforcement. The CEA was established on 7 July 2022 pursuant to the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act, 2021. |
39 Civilians plus 9 Gardai |
Salary scale: €138,019, €144,292, €151,088 and €157,886 |
|
Intertrade Ireland |
Inter Trade Ireland is a North/South Agency reporting to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in Ireland and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland. It’s main objective is to exchange information and co-ordinate work on trade, business development and related matters, in areas where the two administrations specifically agree it would be in their mutual interest. Intertrade Ireland was established on 10 March 1999 pursuant to the British-Irish Agreement Act, 1999. |
60 |
Salary Scale (aligned to Northern Ireland pay scales): £74 ,175 - £90,950 |
