Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 49: To ask the Minister for Finance the non-commercial State bodies for which performance-related bonuses have been approved by his Department; if a pool of 10% pay applies in these schemes; and if the full pool has been taken up since the schemes commenced. [45164/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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In terms of the operation of performance related award (PRA) schemes in non commercial State Bodies, the role of the Minister and Department of Finance is to approve the introduction of such schemes where the relevant Board and parent Department are of the view that the remit of the State body in question is such as can meet the principles laid down by the Review Body on Higher Remuneration in the Public Sector for the effective application and operation of such schemes.

A list of schemes currently in operation in Non Commercial State Bodies is shown in the following table.

Most of the schemes listed apply to the post of CEO or equivalent only. In this context a "pool" does not apply — rather access to such a scheme forms part of the relevant employment contract and generally provides for awards up to a maximum of 20% of salary. In a total of five organisations, schemes have been approved for 2nd level management. While individual awards in these 2nd level schemes may be up to 20%, the pool for performance-related awards for relevant staff will be 10% of the pay bill for those covered by the Scheme.

I have no role in the subsequent determination of individual awards made under such schemes. Individual awards made in non commercial state sponsored bodies are a matter for consideration and determination by the Boards of the relevant bodies themselves and are subject to monitoring by relevant parent departments.