Written answers

Tuesday, 7 July 2009

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Appointments to State Boards

12:00 pm

Photo of Liz McManusLiz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 525: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for two additional directors on the board of EirGrid plc; the names of the directors; the income or expenses earned for their role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27665/09]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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EirGrid recently completed the purchase of the Northern Ireland Transmission System Operator (SONI) from Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE). In consideration of this transaction, I decided to expand the membership of the Board of EirGrid to ensure that the board duly reflects the interests of Northern Ireland transmission system, SONI and Northern Ireland customers. The European Communities (Internal Market in Electricity) Regulations (SI 445 of 2000) has accordingly been amended to provide for an increase in the number of members of the Board of EirGrid from eight to ten members. On 16th June 2009 I appointed Dr. Joan Smyth and Mr. Richard Sterling to the Board of EirGrid. Dr. Smyth and Mr.Sterling bring to the Board considerable experience and track records in business and public service in Northern Ireland. The fees payable to Directors on the Board of EirGrid are €12,600 per annum.

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