Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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Question 316: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide details in relation to the number and names of all semi-State companies and statutory agencies under the remit of his Department; if he will provide a list of all members of the board of such organisations for the years 2007 to 2011, inclusive; if he will provide a list of all expenses associated with membership of these boards on an individual basis for the relevant years; if he will provide information relating to the profession or occupation of all such members of the relevant State companies and statutory agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13499/12]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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My Department was established on 2 June 2011 and details regarding membership and fees of bodies/agencies funded from my Department's Vote groups at 31st December 2011 are laid out in the table. There are no semi-state companies under the aegis of my Department. 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.

The Deputy will understand that personal information regarding any of the board members cannot be disclosed. Regarding expenses, I am advised that the payment of expenses to board members is carried out in accordance with the guidelines and rules set down by the Department of Expenditure and Reform.