Semi-State Bodies

Thursday, 25 September 2025

Ceisteanna (244)

Ken O'Flynn

Ceist:

244. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the guidance issued in each year from 2023 to 2025 to commercial and non-commercial semi-State bodies regarding the 'grossing up' of executive benefits, such as health insurance or vehicle provision; the arrangements in place to monitor compliance with public pay policy; the number of reported breaches or derogation requests in that period and the actions taken by his Department in response. [51080/25]

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Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies sets out the process whereby State Boards have clear authority in their sphere, to guide the operation of the State body and to hold the CEO and senior management to account against the organisation’s strategy.

Payment of taxable benefits is a matter for the company in line with tax law. Remuneration packages of Commercial State Bodies (CSBs) and Non-Commercial State Bodies (NCSBs) are determined by Boards, in line with the company’s statutory obligations and the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies subject to approval by the appropriate line Minister and the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, as appropriate.

The remuneration of CEOs and executive directors of CSBs is a matter of public record and is disclosed, in full, in annual reports and accounts. This includes salary, pension contributions and all taxable benefits.

Terms and conditions are set out in the contracts of individuals. Any matters related to specific posts are a matter for the relevant Department.