asked the Taoiseach if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department:— (a) the names of the board members, (b) the dates of the appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

The State-sponsored bodies under the aegis of my Department are (1) National Board for Science and Technology (2) An Chomhairle Ealaíon (3) Law Reform Commission and (4) The National Concert Hall Company.

The following is the information sought by the Deputy in relation to each body:—

1. National Board for Science & Technology

* Mr. Hardiman is paid a salary of £12,593 by the NBST solely in his capacity as its part-time chief executive. Total salary paid to him in 1980 is £13,073. That figure includes a retrospective payment of £480 arising from a salary increase awarded in consequence of the recommendations set out in Report No. 20 of the Review Body on Higher Remuneration in the Public Sector.

Mr. Hardiman also receives expenses from the NBST, again solely in his capacity as its chief executive. Those expenses amounted to £5,618 in 1980.

(b) Date of Appointment

Dr. G.T. Wrixon was appointed on 11 January 1980. All the other members were appointed on 5 April 1978.

(c) Whom they replaced

All persons appointed to the Board of the NBST at its inception on 5 April 1978 continue to serve in that capacity. One place, which was not filled initially, was filled subsequently by Dr. Wrixon. The query set out at (c) of the Deputy's question does not, therefore, arise in the case of the NBST.

(d) Number of years of appointment

Dr. Wrixon was appointed for 2 years. All other members were appointed for 4 years.

(e) Salaries or fees are not paid to members of the board. The total cost of their expenses in 1980 was £2,148 and the estimated cost in 1981 is £6,900.

2. An Chomhairle Ealaíon

(a) Names of Members:

1. James White (Chairman)

2. Kathleen Barrington

3. Brian Boydell

4. Maire de Paor

5. Andrew Devane

6. Bridget Doolan

7. Dr. J.B. Kearney

8. Hugh Maguire

9. Louis Marcus

10. Donald Potter

11. Nora Relihan

12. Michael Scott

13. Richard Stokes

14. Dr. T.J. Walsh

15. James Warwick

16. Brendan Adams

(b) Date of Appointment:

Brendan Adams was appointed on 31 January 1980. All the other members were appointed on 23 December 1978.

(c) Whom they Replaced:

James White replaced Patrick J. Rock as Chairman. Mr. White was already a member of the Arts Council at that time.

Sean O Tuama was re-appointed a member of the Arts Council in December 1978 and resigned in January 1981.

(d) Number of years of appointment:

The Chairman and members were appointed for a period of five years.

(e) The remuneration of the Chairman is £640 per annum. No remuneration is payable to other members of the council and the reimbursement of out of pocket expenses is a matter for the council.

(f) The remuneration of the chairman in 1980 was £640; the estimated cost in 1981 will be of the same order. As in (e) above, expenses are statutorily the responsibility of the council.

3. Law Reform Commission:

(a) Names of Members:

1. Mr. Justice Brian Walsh (President)

2. Professor R.F.V. Heuston, D.C.L. (Oxon.)

3. Mr. Roger Hayes, B.A., LL.B., Barrister-at-Law

4. Professor James P. Casey

5. Miss Mary Finlay, B. A., Barrister-at-Law

(b) Date of Appointment:

1. 20 October 1975 (for 5 years)

2. 20 October 1975 (for 3 Years)

3. 25 November 1977 (for 5 years)

4. 20 October 1980 (for 5 years)

5. 20 October 1980 (for 5 years)

(c) Whom they Replaced:

Mr. Roger Hayes replaced Dr. Helen Burke.

Professor Casey and Miss Finaly replaced Judge J.C. Conroy and Mr. Martin E. Marren.

(d) Number of years of Appointment:

Appointment is for a maximum of 5 years. The president was reappointed on 20 October 1980. Professor Heuston was reappointed for a further 3 years on 20 October 1978.

(e) The president of the commission is a judge of the Supreme Court and receives no remuneration from the commission. The other full-time member of the commission — Mr. Roger Hayes — receives remuneration equivalent to that payable to a High Court judge. The other three members are part-time and each is remunerated at the rate of £2,400 per annum. The expenses of members are statutorily the responsibility of the commission.

(f) The total cost of (e) in 1980 was £44,325.40. The estimated cost of (e) in 1981 is £39,930.

4. The National Concert Hall

(a) Fred O Donovan (Chairman) Dr. Seoirse Bodley Noel Coade Veronica Dunne Bernadette Greevy Dame Ruth King Lieut. Col. Fred O Callaghan Donald Potter Mrs. Moira Pyne John Ruddock Richard Stokes Dr. Gerard Victory

(b) All members were appointed on 27 March 1981 on the incorporation of the company.

(c) Not applicable.

(d) All members shall hold office for a period of 5 years.

(e) The Memorandum and Articles of Association of the National Concert Hall provided that the Chairman of the Company may receive such remuneration as the Taoiseach shall determine. The other directors of the company are honorary officers and shall not be entitled to be remunerated. The directors may be paid or refunded all travelling, hotel and other expenses properly incurred by them in attending and returning from meetings of the directors, or in connection with the business of the company.

No level of remuneration for the chairman has yet been determined by the Taoiseach.

(f) The cost of (e) in 1980 does not arise. It is not possible at this stage to form a final estimate of the cost of (e) in 1981.

411.

asked the Minister for Energy if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department:— (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

The information requested at (a), (b), (c) and (d) of the Deputy's question in so far as the bodies for which I have responsibility are concerned is set out in the tabular statement below. In relation to the expenses aspect of (e) and (f) of the Deputy's question, with the exception of the Mining Board, the information requested is a matter for the day-to-day administration of the bodies concerned and an area in which I have no function. However, board members are normally entitled to travelling and subsistence expenses at the rates applicable to the highest grade of civil servant. The fees payable per annum to board members are shown under column (e) of the tabular statement.

(f) Total cost of Fees/expenses in 1980 — £1,550

Estimated cost in 1981 — £4,000.

412.

asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

There are no State or semi-State bodies under the aegis of my Department.

413.

asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Tourism if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

The information requested at (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of the Deputy's question is set out in the attached tabular statement. The information requested at (f) is not available to me as it is a matter for the day-to-day administration of the bodies themselves.

Industrial Development Authority

Nítrigin Éireann Teoranta

Córas Tráchtála

Bord Fáilte Éireann

Institute for Industrial Research and Standards

Irish Steel Ltd.

Shannon Free Airport Development Company Limited

Ceimicí Teoranta

*This position, however, will change following revision of the company's articles of association in accordance with Section 10 of the Industrial Alcohol (Amendment) Act 1980. The effect of the revision will be that all directors will be nominated by the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Tourism.

National Film Studios of Ireland Ltd.

Kilkenny Design Workshops Ltd.

* The retirements occurred simultaneously. It is therefore not possible to identify whom H. Ruuth replaced.

Irish Goods Council

Min Fhéir (1959) Teoranta

* The appointments occurred simultaneously. It is not possible therefore to indicate who replaced whom.

414.

asked the Minister for Justice if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointment; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

On the assumption that the question is intended to cover bodies such as those listed below, the details are as follows:

Legal Aid Board.

(c) All the members listed at (a) are original members save Ms. Laffoy who replaced Miss (now Miss Justice) Mella Carroll, the original chairman of the board.

(d) All the serving members of the Legal Aid Board were appointed for 3 years expiring on 20 December 1982 with the exception of Ms. Laffoy who was appointed for the period 31 October 1980 to 20 December 1982.

(e) The members of the Legal Aid Board are all serving on a part-time basis.

—The Chairman of the Legal Aid Board is paid a fee of £2,250 per annum.

—The non public servant members on the Legal Aid Board are paid fees of £1,400 per annum each.

—The question of payment of fees to the public servant members on the board is under consideration.

(f) The total paid in fees to members of the Legal Aid Board in 1980 was £12,246. The estimated expenditure on fees to members on the Legal Aid Board in 1981 is £19,050.

An Bord Uchtála.

(c) All the members listed at (a) were re-appointed on 30 January 1978 except Miss Joan Ackerley who was appointed on 5 May 1978 to replace Mrs. Catherine Mac Aonghusa.

(d) All the members were appointed for 5 years expiring on 29 January 1983 with the exception of Miss Ackerley who was appointed for the period 5 May 1978 to 29 January 1983.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal.

(c) All the members listed at (a) were re-appointed on 30 April 1980.

(d) All the members were appointed for three years expiring on 29 April 1983.

(f) The members of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal are all serving on a part-time basis and receive a fee of £65 for a sitting of the Tribunal or £17 per case decided by a single member. The total amount paid in 1980 was £9,667.00 and the estimated amount to be paid in fees in 1981 is £12,000.

No allowance to cover expenses is paid to members of any of these bodies but travel or subsistence is payable if the occasion arises. Such payments are intended to cover out of pocket expenses only. Members of an Bord Uchtála are the only ones who travel on a regular basis.

415.

asked the Minister for Defence if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

There are no such bodies under the aegis of my Department.

416.

asked the Minister for Finance if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

The information requested by the Deputy is given beneath. In relation to (e), members of boards of State Bodies are paid normal expenses in respect of travel, subsistence, etc. arising from board membership. As payment of such expenses is a matter for each body the amounts paid to individual board members are not available and therefore the column at (e) shows only the fees payable in respect of board membership.

Agricultural Credit Corporation Ltd.

Central Bank of Ireland.

Fóir Teoranta.

Industrial Credit Company Ltd.

Irish Life Assurance Company.

* There are two vacancies on the board at present.

417.

asked the Minister for the Public Service if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

As the only agencies under the aegis of my Department are the Civil Service Commission and the Institute of Public Administration, the question is not relevant to my Department.

418.

asked the Minister for Education if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

There are no State or semi-State bodies under the aegis of the Department of Education.

419.

asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member: and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

Following is the information requested at (a) to (f). In relation to (e) members of boards are paid normal expenses in respect of travel, subsistence, and other expenses incurred arising from Board membership. As payment of such expenses is a matter for each body the amounts paid to individual board members are not available and the data included at (e) is the fee, if any, payable in respect of board membership only.

Notes

(1) These appointments were made simultaneously. It is not possible to identify which members replaced the three outgoing members (Messrs Maurice Kelly, James Oliver and Seamus Sherry) who were not reappointed.

(2) Two additional members appointed under the provisions of the Agriculture (An Chomhairle Oiliúna Talmhaíochta) Act, 1979.

(3) These appointments were made simultaneously. It is not possible to identify which members replaced the four outgoing members (Messrs Patrick Byrne, Alan Lillingston, Francis O'Reilly and Col. William Mullins) who were not reappointed.

(4) These members had served on the Board of Coras Beostoic and Feola Teo and were reappointed from 1 October 1979 to the Board of Coras Beostoic agus Feola established under the provisions of the Coras Beostoic agus Feola Act, 1979.

(5) These appointments were made simultaneously. It is not possible to identify which members replaced the six outgoing members (Messrs Andrew Moore, Denis Coakley, Patrick O'Rourke, Gerard Brinn, Major John de Burgh and Sir John Arnott) who were not reappointed.

(6) These appointments were made simultaneously. It is not possible to identify which members replaced the outgoing members (Messrs Patrick Tobin and Martin Moloney) who were not reappointed.

(7) Additional members appointed under the provisions of the Worker Participation (State Enterprises Act), 1977.

420.

asked the Minister for the Gaeltacht if she will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of her Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

(1) Údarás na Gaeltachta a bunaíodh ar 1 Eanáir 1980.

Comhaltaí ceaptha ag an Aire go ceann 5 bliana ó 1.1.1980:—M. Ó Máille (Cathaoirleach), M. Mhic Niallais, D. Ó Muimhneacháin, M. Ó Néill, T.S. Ó Néill, L. Tóibín.

Comhaltaí tofa ag pobal na Gaeltachta agus i seilbh oifige ó 1.1.1980 go dtí an lá vótaíochta i dtoghchán sa bhliain dar críoch 12 Nollaig 1984:—P. Delap, P. Ó Ceallaigh, T. Ó Cuinn, P. Ó Foighil, S. Ó Neachtain, T.P. Conchubhair, B. Mac Gearailt.

Luach saothair:—dada ag T.S. Ó Néill agus L. Tóín, £2,000 ag an gCathaoirleach agus £1,200 ag gach comhalta eile.

(2) Bord na Gaeilge ar bhonn reachtúil ó 1 Samhain 1978

Tá na comhaltaí uile seo a leanas ar an mBord ó 1.11.1978 ach amháin D.F. Ó Ceallacháin ó 1.6.1979.

Comhaltaí athcheaptha ag an Aire go ceann 4 bliana ó 1.11.1980:—L. Ó Murchú (Cathaoirleach), S. Ó Tuama, T. Mac Cárthaigh, R. Mac Goráin, D.F. Ó Ceallacháin.

Comhaltaí ceaptha ag an Aire go ceann 4 bliana ó 1.11.1978:—an Dr. Sár-Oirmh S. Caomhánach, M. Mhic Niallais, E. Ó Cadhain, M. Ó Fathaigh, A. Ó Muirí, C. Uí Chaoimh.

Luach saothair:—dada ag L. Ó Murchú, S. Ó Tuama, D.F. Ó Ceallacháin, An Dr. Sár-Oirmh S. Caomhánach agus E. Ó Cadhain; £800 ag gach comhalta eile.

(3) Arramara Teoranta (cuideachta ina bhfuil tromlach na scaireanna ag an Aire).

Tig leis an Aire 3 stiúrthóir a cheapadh (agus ceapann an scairshealbhóir le fuílleach na scaireanna beirt eile). Ní bhíonn tréimhse cheapachán i gceist ach tagann deireadh le ceapacháin stiúrthóra (nach (comh)stiúrthóir bainistíochta é) de réir uainíochta agus is féidir é a atoghadh.

Stiúrthóirí ceaptha ag an Aire:—A. Ó Baoighealláin (Cathaoirleach agus Comhstiúrthóir Bainistíochta) atá ina stiúrthóir ó thús i 1950 agus M. Mac Donncha atá ina stiúrthóir ó Shamhain 1969 agus a líon folúntas a bhí ann le tamall roimhe sin.

Luach saothair:—£2,278 ag A. Ó Baoighealláin agus £320 ag M. Mac Donncha.

Nóta Ginearálta

Nuair a bhíonn na comhaltaí/stiúrthóirí thuasluaite ar ghnó na gcomhlachtaí bíonn liúntais taistil agus chothaithe le fáil acu de réir na rátaí is airde don státseirbhís. Fágtar faoi na comhlachtaí féin agus na hiniúchóirí féachaint chuige go gcloítear leis na treoracha a bhaineann leis na liúntais sin agus le luach saothair agus ní bhíonn sonraí an chaiteachais ag an Aire.

421.

asked the Minister for Health if he will state in respect of all State and Semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department:—(a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the number of years of their appointments; (e) the salaries or expenses of each member; (f) and the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

the information requested by the Deputy in relation to (a), (b) and (d) is given hereunder. As regards (c) I would refer the Deputy to Dáil Debates of Tuesday, 26 June 1979, (Vol, 315 Col. 903), where a similar question was answered and with which a comparison of membership of the various boards can be made. In relation to (e) the members of health bodies are not paid salaries or fees with the exception of the chairmen or vice-chairmen of health boards and the members of the Voluntary Health Insurance Board. In accordance with section 10 of the Health Act, 1970, an allowance in respect of expenses is paid to the chairmen and vice-chairmen of health boards. The aggregate allowance paid to the chairman and vice-chairman of each health board except the Eastern Health Board is £860 per annum. As regards the Eastern Health Board the aggregate allowance is £1,210 per annum. The Chairman of the Voluntary Health Insurance Board is paid a fee of £800 per annum and the members are each paid a fee of £520 per annum in accordance with section 6 of the Voluntary Health Insurance Act, 1957. All members of the health bodies listed are entitled to travelling and subsistence expenses at approved rates. Detailed information in relation to the amounts of these expenses are not available to the Department.

Leopardstown Park Hospitals Board.

Beaumont Hospital Board.

Blood Transfusion Service Board.

Board for the employment of the blind.

Bórd Altranais.

Bórd na Radharcmhastoírí.

Comhairle na nOspidéal.

Dental Board

Dublin Dental Hospital Board.

Health Education Bureau

Hospital Bodies Administrative Bureau

Hospital Joint Services Board

Hospitals Trust Board

James Connolly Memorial Hospital Board

General Medical Services Payments Board

Medical Research Council of Ireland

Cork Hospitals Board

National Drugs Advisory Board

National Rehabilitation Board

St. James Hospital Board

St. Laurence's Hospital Board

St Lukes Hospital Board

Voluntary Health Insurance Board

Cork Voluntary Hospitals Board

Tallaght Hospital Board

Postgraduate Medical and Dental Board

Medical Council

Eastern Health Board

Mid Western Health Board

Midland Health Board

North Eastern Health Board

North Western Health Board

Southern Health Board

South Eastern Health Board

Western Health Board

422.

asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department; (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

There are no State or semi-State bodies under the aegis of my Department.

423.

asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department: — (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the number of years of their appointments; (e) the salaries or expenses of each member; (f) and the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:

An Bord Iascaigh Mhara

(c) Mr. O'Kelly has been Chairman since 1963.

Mr. J. Keohane replaced Mr. P. Kerin.

Messrs N. McCarthy and T. Fitzgerald replaced Messrs S. Kelleher and M. Callaghan;

Messrs J. Murrin and V. Murray replaced Messrs F. Murray and M. Hanley.

(d) Mr. O'Kelly's last re-appointment as Chairman was on 24 April 1978 for a period of three years ending on 23 April 1981.

Mr. Keohane's appointment was on 18 August 1980, for a period of nine months ending on 23 April 1981.

Mr. Fitzgerald's appointment was on 20 May 1980, ending on 23 April, 1983.

Mr. McCarthy's appointment was on 20 May 1980, ending on 23 April 1983.

Mr. Murrin's appointment was on 5 July 1979, ending on 23 April 1982.

Mr. Murray's appointment was on 5 July 1979, ending on 23 April 1982.

(e) Board members are not paid salaries. Members of the Board who are not employed in the State area are in receipt of a fee of £600 each p.a. All Board members are paid travelling and subsistence expenses when travelling on Board business.

The following are the particulars for year ended December 31, 1980.

(f) Total cost in 1980, Fees £2,428; Expenses, £5,084; Estimated cost for 1981, Fees £2,120; Expenses, £3,350.

Central and Regional Fisheries Boards

(a) and (b) see attached lists.

(c) These are the first appointments made by the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry under the Fisheries Act 1980.

(d) Not specified in Minister's letter of appointment. Under Section 15(2) of Fisheries Act 1980 the appointments may be for up to five years but it is proposed to hold elections to Regional Fisheries Boards within the coming year.

(e) The Chairman of the Central Fisheries Board is paid an annual allowance of £1,000. The members of all boards are paid travelling and subsistence at the appropriate Civil Service rates.

(f) Chairman's allowance for 1980 is £167 (i.e. from 29/10/80). Chairman's allowance for 1981 is £1,000.

Travelling and subsistence expenses claimed for 1980 are £5,800.

Travelling and subsistence expenses estimated for 1981 are £50,000.

The Central Fisheries Board

The Eastern Regional Fisheries Board

The Southern Regional Fisheries Board

The South Western Regional Fisheries Board

The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board

The Western Regional Fisheries Board

The North Western Regional Fisheries Board

The Northern Regional Fisheries Board

424.

asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

The information requested is set out in the following statement.

I have no statutory function as regards the expenses for the RTE Authority.

Members of an Bord Poist and an Board Telecom are not entitled to a standard expense allowance. They are reimbursed in respect of actual out-of-pocket expenses. It is not possible in the time available to produce details of expenses incurred by each member in 1980 or of the estimated cost of expenses in 1981.

425.

asked the Minister for Transport if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the number of years of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; (f) and the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

Information in respect of each State body under the aegis of my Department is in the tabular statement following. The fees payable per annum are shown under column (e) of the tabular statement. Members-Directors are entitled to travelling and subsistence expenses at the rates payable to civil servants of the highest grades. The information sought in respect of expenses is a matter for the day to day administration of each board.

426.

asked the Minister for the Environment if he will state in respect of all State and semi-state bodies under the aegis of his Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the period of their appointments; (e) the salaries and expenses of each member; and (f) the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

Following is the information requested as supplied to my Department by the bodies concerned:

NATIONAL BUILDING AGENCY

Note: Messrs. Conway, Mangan, and Rheinisch, replaced T.F. Byrne, J.C. Hogan and P.J. O'Hare. Messrs. Byrne, Hogan and O'Hare received a fee of £260 each during 1980.

AN FORAS FORBARTHA

Note: B.J. Tighe, E. Kelly, M. O'Donnell, R.P. Rice, J.B. Tighe, S.A. Walsh replaced Dr. J.D. Barry, C. O'Doherty, J.J. O'Connor, P.A. O'Farrell S. McNamara, and B. Cassidy.

NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY ASSOCIATION

MEDICAL BUREAU OF ROAD SAFETY

FIRE PREVENTION COUNCIL

IRISH WATER SAFETY ASSOCIATION

LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAFF NEGOTIATIONS BOARD

LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPUTER SERVICES BOARD

AN COMHAIRLE LEABHARLANNA

WATER POLLUTION ADVISORY COUNCIL

AN BORD PLEANALA

Note: Messrs. Gannon and McCarthy replaced Mrs. J. Linehan and Mr. S. O'Brien.

General Note:

1. Expenses shown in column (e) are in respect of travelling and subsistence paid at standard public service rates.

2. Totals shown in column (f) are in respect of the particular bodies.

427.

asked the Minister for Labour if he will state in respect of all State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department: (a) the names of the board members; (b) their dates of appointment; (c) whom they replaced; (d) the number of years of their appointments;(e) the salaries and expenses of each member; (f) and the total cost of (e) in 1980 and the estimated cost in 1981.

An Chomhairle Oiliúna (AnCO) and the Council for Education, Recruitment and Training for the Hotel Industry (CERT Ltd) are the only semi-State bodies under the aegis of my Department. It is assumed that the question does not cover other bodies such as the Labour Court, Employment Equality Agency, Employment Appeals Tribunal, Levy Appeals Tribunal. The information requested by the Deputy in regard to AnCO and CERT Ltd is as follows:

AnCO

(e) Fees of Chairman = £720 a year. Fees of other members = none. Members of An Chomhairle are entitled to travelling expenses and subsistence allowances at the rates and subject to the regulations appropriate to civil servants of the highest grade in respect of journeys undertaken to attend meetings of An Chomhairle.

(f) Total cost of (e) in 1980 = £1.145 (£720 Chariman's fees, £425 travelling and subsistence of council members). Total cost of (e) in 1981 estimated at £1,250.

Council of CERT.

(e) Fees of Chairman = £800 a year. Fees of other members = none. Members of the council are entitled to travelling expenses and subsistence allowances at the rates and subject to the regulations appropriate to civil servants of the highest grade in respect of journeys undertaken to attend meetings of CERT.

(f) Total cost of (e) in 1980 = £7,200 (£800 Chairman's fees, £6,409 travelling and subsistence of council members). Total cost in 1981 estimated at £8,000.