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Questions— 14 February 2012. Written Answers
agreement and that financial institutions regulated by the Central Bank may look for updated
information when the nature of a product is about to change.
The Revenue Commissioners have advised me that from their point of view they do not
require tax payers to provide Tax Clearance Certificates to financial institutions.
National Asset Management Agency
159. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to his announcement
on budget day 6 December 2011, when he intends to formally establish the National Asset
Management Agency advisory group; the number of members who will form the advisory
group; the anticipated nature of its composition in terms of sectoral background and relevant
experience of its members; the role he envisages for the advisory group; and if he will make a
statement on the matter. [7813/12]
164. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the new
National Asset Management Agency advisory group which he announced in December; if the
group has been established; the members of the group; the salaries, expenses or other benefits
for membership of this group; how often the group meets; the group’s accountability to the
Government and or to NAMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7952/12]
Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan): I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and
164 together.
I have appointed Mr Michael Geoghegan to chair a small group of advisors to advise me on
the future strategic direction of NAMA. Mr Geoghegan has agreed to carry out his role on a
pro bono basis.
I am currently considering the names of potential candidates who have the appropriate
experience and background to work effectively on the group of advisors with Mr Geoghegan.
I expect to announce the other members shortly. At that stage, I will also announce the group’s
terms of reference, as well as its reporting framework and arrangements in relation to costs.
Ministerial Appointments
160. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Finance if he will list all appointments to
State boards and agencies made by him since he came to power; the persons appointed; the
boards and agencies to which they were appointed; the remuneration details of each appointment;
and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7822/12]
Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan): The information requested by the Deputy
is contained in the following table:
Appointments made to boards since March 2011
Name of Body Name of appointee Date appointed/ Remuneration Received
reappointed
Disabled Drivers Medical Dr Angela McNamara Re-appointed on 7 Nov Dr McNamara is entitled
of Appeal 2011 to a session rate of
€607.20 when attending
each appeal Board
sitting.
*Irish Bank Resolution Mr Roger McGreal 15th Nov 2011 €73,600 p.a
Corporation (IBRC)
Mr Oliver Ellingham 14th Oct 2011 €73.600 p.a.
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