Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total payroll and the total financial package including basic salary, performance, other bonuses and pension entitlements of the chief executive officer of every public agency or quango under the aegis of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30611/08]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The basic salary and emoluments granted to the chief executive officer of all of the public agencies under the aegis of my Department are sanctioned by the Department of Finance, in line with recommendations of the Review Body on Higher Remuneration in the Public Sector, Reports No. 42 and 43.

In addition to the above, the CEO of Science Foundation Ireland is paid an allowance in the nature of pay on a personal basis (as approved by the Department of Finance) in recognition of his international research experience and expertise.

CEOs of all agencies are eligible to apply for a performance related bonus award of up to 20% of annual salary in line with guidelines set down by the Department of Finance.

CEOs of the following agencies under the aegis of my Department have the use of a car for official business:

FÁS

Forfás,

IDA Ireland

Enterprise Ireland

Science Foundation Ireland

Shannon Free Airport Development Co.

Each CEO is a member of the superannuation scheme of their respective agency.