Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)
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Question 417: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the powers he possesses in relation to the hiring and firing of senior executives and management staff at the ESB; the powers he has in relation to freezing the pay of ESB workers in the current economic crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5650/09]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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I have no powers in relation to the appointment and dismissal of senior executives and management staff at the ESB, nor do I have any powers in relation to determining the pay of ESB workers. The appointment and dismissal of the Chief Executive is a matter for the Board but the remuneration and allowances are subject to my approval and the consent of the Minister for Finance in accordance with section 7 of the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Act, 1988.