Written answers
Thursday, 6 October 2022
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Departmental Bodies
Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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400. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49179/22]
Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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The information sought by the Deputy in relation to the 12 State Bodies under the aegis of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is outlined in the table attached.
| Name of State Body | Function and Establishment Date | Number of Employees | CEO Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board | Established on 17 June 1998 under Section 22 of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997, the function of the Aquaculture Licenses Appeals Board is to provide an independent authority for the determination of appeals against decisions of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on aquaculture licence applications. | 5 | N/A |
| Bord Iascaigh Mhara | Established on 01 July 1952 under Sea Fisheries Act 1952, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is the State agency with responsibility for implementing national development policy for the Irish seafood industry. BIM helps to develop the Irish Seafood Industry by providing advice and technical expertise, business support, funding, training, and promoting responsible environmental practice. | 123 | €136,000 |
| Marine Institute | Established in 1991 under the Marine Institute Act, 1991, the Marine Institute is responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation providing scientific and technical advice to Government to help inform policy and to support the sustainable development of Ireland’s marine resource. | 233 (146 Core and 87 temporary (externally funded)) | Assistant Secretary Scale Non PPC €112,099 (salary of CEO) €80,304 (salary of an interim CEO) |
| Sea Fisheries Protection Authority | Established on 1 January 2007 under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is the Ireland’s competent authority and statutory body responsible for enforcement of sea fisheries legislation within Ireland’s 200 mile limit, for Irish fishing vessels wherever they operate and for seafood safety legislation for all seafood produced in Ireland. | 169 | N/A Please Note: SFPA has an Executive Chairperson (ASG PPC Salary Scale €145,283 - €166,194) |
| Rásaíocht Con Éireann Greyhound Racing Ireland | Rásaíocht Con Éireann is a commercial semi-state body, which is responsible for the control and development of the greyhound industry in Ireland. RCÉ was established pursuant to the Greyhound Industry Act 1958 which gives RCÉ wide powers to regulate all aspects of greyhound racing, from licensing of stadia to the issue of permits to officials, bookmakers and trainers. 28th May 1958 | 112 full time 35 casual race night staff | €122,951 |
| Horse Racing Ireland | Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001 is a commercial State body responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. 18 December 2001 | 227 | €190,773.00 |
| Bord Bia | 12th July 1994 Bord Bia's role is to market and promote Irish food, drink and horticulture to customers worldwide on the basis of sustainability, traceability and quality. | 148 | €174,616.88 *with effect from 01/10/2022 |
| Teagasc | Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, was established under the “Agriculture (Research, Training and Advice) Act”, 1988, as the national agency with responsibility for the provision of research, training and advisory | The total number of employees at end August 2022 was 1,392 (1,353.26 Full Time Equivalent) of which 265 were employed on externally funded short-term | The current salary of the Director of Teagasc is €172,888 per annum |
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