Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 218: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he gives bonuses to the directors or assistant directors of the agencies that operate under the remit of his Department when these agencies come in under budget in the financial year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20096/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Chief Executives of the State Examinations Commission and the National Council for Special Education are eligible for awards under the Civil Service Scheme of performance related awards for posts at the levels of Assistant Secretary and Deputy Secretary and such awards are determined in accordance with the terms of that scheme. Approval for the introduction of a performance related award scheme has been granted recently to the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland for the post of Chief Executive. No other agencies under my aegis operate bonus or merit awards for their Chief Executives though a number are in discussion with the Department about introducing such schemes.