Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 7 September 2026
2805. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency funded by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59568/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraPlease find the salaries of the CEO/Directors in each organisation funded by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, as of 1 June 2026.
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Agency |
Salary Scale |
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Adoption Authority Ireland |
€116,397 – €121,189 – €126,005 – €130,809 – €134,906 – €139,225 (LSI1) – €143,541 (LSI2) And receives a director’s allowance of €15,983 |
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Decision Support Service *The DSS operates as a function of the Mental Health Commission, whose CEO is 50/50 funded by both Department of Health and Department of Children, Disability and Equality. |
€171,517 – €179,312 – €187,760 – €196,205 |
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National Disability Authority
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€116,397 – €121,189 – €126,005 – €130,809 – €134,906 – €139,225 (LSI1) – €143,541 (LSI2) |
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Oberstown Children Detention Campus |
€116,397 – €121,189 – €126,005 – €130,809 – €134,906 – €139,225 (LSI1) – €143,541 (LSI2) And receives a director’s allowance of €15,983 |
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Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam
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€116,397 – €121,189 – €126,005 – €130,809 – €134,906 – €139,225 (LSI1) – €143,541 (LSI2) And receives a director’s allowance of €15,983 |
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Ombudsman for Children's Office
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€116,397 – €121,189 – €126,005 – €130,809 – €134,906 – €139,225 (LSI1) – €143,541 (LSI2) And receives a director’s allowance of €15,983 |
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Tusla Child and Family Agency |
Is paid on a single point scale: €230,929 |
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) is an independent public body that accounts to the Oireachtas, with a mandate established under the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014. As the responsible Minister in relation to IHREC, I am responsible for securing IHREC's budget. However, IHREC is funded through a separate Vote of the Oireachtas (Vote 25) and the Director of IHREC is the Accounting Officer for its Vote.
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