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[Deputy Shane Ross.]
Questions— 14 February 2012. Written Answers
persons appointed; to which boards and agencies; the remuneration details of each appointment;
and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7817/12]
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): In relation to the
NEWB, there have been two appointments to the Board since my appointment as Minister for
Children and Youth Affairs. Mr. Brendan Broderick was appointed based on a nomination of
the trade unions and staff associations representing teachers under S9(2)(1)(b)(iv) of the Education
(Welfare) Act 2000. Mr. Broderick was a direct replacement of a retiring nominee during
his term of office. Mr. Eamonn Flynn was appointed to the NEWB based on a nomination of
the Educational Welfare Officers under S9 (2)(1)(b)(v) of the Education (Welfare) Act 2000
whereby the Minister is obliged to consult with specified bodies in the process of these appointments.
Mr. Broderick and Mr. Flynn are both ordinary board members in receipt of no
remuneration.
In relation to the FSA, there have been ten members appointed to the Board since my
appointment as Minister, namely Sharon Foley, Dick Hickey, Catherine Hazlett, Marie Fenlon,
Yvette O’Malley (resigned 10 November, 2011), Liz Chaloner, Nuala Ryan, Imelda Martin,
Caroline Murphy and Nollaig Byrne. Both Catherine Hazlett and Imelda Martin are not in
receipt of any remuneration. As Yvette O’Malley resigned in November, 2011 there are currently
seven board members who are each in receipt of €5,985 per annum.
I have made one appointment to the Board of the AAI since my appointment. Imelda Ryan
was appointed on 7th February, 2012 and is in receipt of €7,965 per annum.
There is no Board for the Ombudsman for Children’s Office. I am currently in the process
of making appointments to the board of management of the children detention schools and
will announce the full board when all members have been appointed. The term of the previous
Board expired in October 2011 and the vacancies for the current Board are currently listed on
my Department’s website.
Hospital Services
603. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the costs
that will be incurred for the refurbishment of Coovagh House special care unit at St. Joseph’s
Hospital, Limerick city, when it will open; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[7960/12]
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): My Department has
sought the information from the HSE requested by the Deputy and I will provide the Deputy
with this information when it becomes available.
Child Care Services
604. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the
number of children that are being sent outside the State for special care; the cost to the
Exchequer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7961/12]
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): My Department has
sought the information from the HSE requested by the Deputy and I will provide the Deputy
with this information when it becomes available.
Education Welfare Service
605. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number
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