Written answers

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs

State Agencies

8:00 pm

Photo of Maureen O'SullivanMaureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 488: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of State agencies currently financed by the Exchequer; the number of board members in each State agency; the expenses issued for each meeting; if any review of the membership of the board is to be undertaken in order to monitor attendance levels or lack of attendance by any member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2046/12]

Photo of Jimmy DeenihanJimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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The information sought by the Deputy concerning the 16 State bodies/agencies funded from my Department's Vote group is set out in the table below. It should be noted that Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots Agency are North-South Implementation Bodies and are subject to dual arrangements in relation to funding.

Name of Body/AgencyNumber of board members(including Chair)
Waterways IrelandNo Board
Foras na Gaeilge16
Ulster-Scots Agency8
Údarás na Gaeltachta20
Crawford Art Gallery16
National Library of Ireland12
Heritage Council11
National Gallery of Ireland16
National Concert Hall15
National Museum of Ireland16
Irish Museum of Modern Art15
Arts Council13
Irish Film Board7
National ArchivesNo Board
Chester Beatty Library12
An Coimisinéir TeangaNo Board

In relation to expense arrangements that may apply in the bodies/agencies in question, I am advised that any such expenses are paid in accordance with the guidelines and rules set down by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. In relation to the monitoring of attendance levels or lack of attendance by any board member, the Deputy will appreciate that such matters are part of the operational responsibilities of the bodies in question. Under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, such bodies are required to confirm that their functions are being carried out in adherence to the proper financial and other associated procedures.

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