Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 447: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the annual saving to the Exchequer if all board members fees paid to agencies under his aegis were cut by 25%, 35% and 50%. [36616/12]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Details of the total number of board places, the remuneration applicable and the savings which would occur in reducing the amount paid, is set out in tabular form below. The One Person One Salary principle and voluntary waiver option have been brought to the attention of the Boards. The issue of payment of fees and expenses is an operational matter for each agency.

*The Irish Exchequer pays half of the cost of Loughs Agency board fees

** Staff in my Department are on the Board and no fee is applicable to them