Written answers
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Departmental Bodies Data
Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent)
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174. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of quangos operating under the aegis of his Department; the total number of directors sitting on their boards; the aggregate fees incurred by the State in paying the remuneration of directors of these quangos; the number of quangos that have been created since the formation of the Government; the number that have been disbanded over the period; the projected cost to the taxpayer of the establishment and operation of these new quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49947/13]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Twelve State bodies currently fall under the aegis of my Department. No new State bodies have been established or disbanded since the formation of this government in March 2011.
The details of the fees paid to Board members of the twelve State Bodies operating under the aegis of my Department for 2012 are outlined in the following table:
| Body/Agency | No of Board Members | Term of Office | Board Fees per Annum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board | 7 | 2 – 5 years | Chair: €8,978 Board member: €5,985 |
| An Bord Bia | 15* | 3 years | Chair: €20,520 Board member: €11,970 |
| Bord Iascaigh Mhara | 6 | 3 years | Chair €11,970 Board Member €7,695 |
| Bord na gCon | 7 | 3 years | Chair: €21,600 Board member: €12,600 |
| Coillte | 9 | 5 years As long as he shall remain CEO of Coillte or 5 years whichever is the shorter | Chair: €21,600 Board member: €12,600 |
| Horse Racing Ireland | 14 | 4 years | Chair: €21,600 Board member: €12,600 |
| Irish National Stud | 7 | Not a fixed term appointment | Chair: €12,600 Ordinary member: €8,100 |
| Marine Institute | 9 | 5 years | Chair: €11,970 Board Member: €7,695 |
| National Milk Agency | 14 including Chair | 3 years for elected members | Chair: €8,978 No remuneration is paid to Board members, only expenses. |
| Sea Fisheries Protection Authority | 3 | 5 years | Authority is comprised of 3 staff. No additional remuneration paid to Authority members. |
| Teagasc | 11* | 5 years | Chair: €20,520 Board member: €11,970 |
| Veterinary Council | 19 | 4 years | No remuneration is paid to Board members |
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