Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent)
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184. To ask the Taoiseach the average age of chairpersons and non-executive directors of State or partially State-owned companies, of State bodies, of semi-State bodies and of State agencies under the aegis of his Department and on the State's payroll; the number of directors on the board of more than one such body; the number of women; and his plans to make savings in this area. [12537/15]

Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent)
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185. To ask the Taoiseach the total number of chairpersons and non-executive directors of State or partially State-owned companies, of State bodies, of semi-State bodies and of State agencies under the aegis of his Department and on the State's payroll; the total cost to the State from the pay-out to these non-executive directors, including fees, travel and other expenditure; and his plans to reduce the number of these chairpersons or directors. [12626/15]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together.

The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only agency or body under the aegis of my Department. NESDO was established under the National Economic and Social Development Office Act 2006 and is the body corporate for the National Economic and Social Council (NESC).

The Chairperson of NESDO is the Secretary General of my Department who serves in an ex-officiocapacity. There are no fees or expenses applicable in respect of the chairmanship of NESDO.