Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 152: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount that has been awarded in bonuses to staff in each of the semi-State or similar bodies within his remit in each of the past three years; if he will provide a breakdown of these bonuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26580/10]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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In relation to those semi-state or similar bodies within the remit of my Department, I have been advised that the following is the position:

Institute of Public Administration

Since the 1 January 2010 the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) falls under the auspices of the Department of Finance. The Institute of Public Administration suspended its performance related award scheme indefinitely in 2009 in line with the civil service scheme, consequently no performance related award payments have issued since the IPA has operated under my Department's aegis.

National Treasury Management Agency*

The remuneration packages of all NTMA staff are negotiated on an individual contract basis and are confidential. * This covers NTMA, SCA, NPRF, NDFA and NAMA.

Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)

The following parameters were in place for 2007 and 2008 for the CEO: 2007 bonus range was from "No bonus" to £8k. 2008 bonus range was from "No bonus" to £10k. Over the last 3 years, one bonus payment has been paid.

The SEUPB had indicated that a Special Bonus Scheme allows SEUPB to reward exceptional performance in particularly demanding tasks or situations at any time in the year. Special Bonuses take the form of taxable, non-pensionable, lump sum payments. Special Bonus payments can start at any amount but it is anticipated that Bonuses will normally fall within the range of £250 (min) - £500 (max).

For the period 2007 to 2009 the following Special Bonus amounts were paid: 2007: nil 2008: £3,400 (8 staff) 2009: £2,100 (5 staff)

National Lottery

In the time available, it has not been possible to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. However, I am advised that in relation to the CEO, this information is contained in the Company's Accounts. Other information will be provided directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.