Belfast Agreement: Cross-Border Bodies (Hansard, 7 November 2002)

§ Lord Laird
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the current salary scales, expenses and pension provisions for the chief executives of all cross-border bodies set up under the Belfast

Chief Executive Officer Salary, Pension and Expense Provisions

Chief Executive Current Salary Range Did CEO start at Lowest Point on Range Reason Expense Provision Pension Provision

Waterways Ireland £70,725–£83,025 No The starting salary was negotiated with the successful candidate and was agreed between the Department of Finance and Personnel and the Department of Finance The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.

The Food Safety Promotion Board £50,828–£63,536(€81,981–€102,478) No The starting salary was negotiated with the successful candidate and was agreed between the Department of Finance and Personnel and the Department of Finance The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.

The Trade and Business Development Body—InterTradeIreland £51,500–£72,100 No The starting salary was negotiated with the successful candidate and was agreed between the Department of Finance and Personnel and the Department of Finance The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties The CEO remains a member of the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (NI) but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.

The Special EU Programmes Body £51,250–£66,953 No The starting salary was negotiated with the successful candidate and was agreed between the Department of Finance and Personnel and the Department of Finance The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.

Foras Na Gaeilge €87,319–€100,200 Yes The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.

Tha Boord o Ulstèr-Scotch £43,013–£52,185(€68,276–€82,834 Post Vacant Post Vacant Post Vacant The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.

FCILC Loughs Agency £53,511–£63,946(which includes a pension provision of 4.4%) Also receives an amount for the use of a car. No The starting salary was negotiated with the successful candidate and was agreed between the Department of The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will

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Agreement; whether each chief executive officer started at the lowest point on the scale; and, if not, why not. [HL6007]

§ Lord Williams of Mostyn:
The information requested relating to chief executives of cross-border bodies is set out in the annex attached.
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Chief Executive Officer Salary, Pension and Expense Provisions

Chief Executive Current Salary Range Did CEO start at Lowest Point on Range Reason Expense Provision Pension Provision

Finance and Personnel and the Department of Finance be introduced in the near future.

Tourism Ireland €95,230–€115,062 or £59,042–£71,339 No The starting salary was negotiated with the successful candidate and was agreed between the Department of Finance and Personnel and the Department of Finance The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the Non h/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.

§ Lord Laird
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the financial accounting year for the cross-Border implementation bodies set up under the Belfast Agreement of 1998; whether there are any other accounting years that apply; and, if so, how. [HL6079]

§ Lord Williams of Mostyn:
In accordance with the requirements of the Implementation Bodies Agreement made on 8 March 1999 between the UK and Irish Governments, each implementation body must comply with a financial memorandum which prescribes its detailed financial arrangements. This specifies that the financial year for accounting purposes of the body will be the calendar year.

§ Lord Laird
asked Her Majesty's Government:
How many full-time employees there were in each cross-Border body set up under the Belfast Agreement of 1998, taking the Irish Agency and the Ulster Scots Agency separately, currently and for the year 2000 and the year 2001. [HL6098]

§ Lord Williams of Mostyn:
The information requested, which relates to the numbers of full-time staff (whole-time equivalent) employed in cross-Border bodies currently and for the year 2000 and 2001 is set out below:

Body 31 December 2000 31 December 2001 October 2002

Food Safety Promotion Board 6 18 24

FCILC Loughs Agency 25 36 37

Inter Trade Ireland 1 24 34.7

Language -Foras na Gaeilge 38 35 36

Language -Ulster Scots Agency 3 4 4

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Body 31 December 2000 31 December 2001 October 2002

Special EU Programmes Body 20 26 30

Waterways Ireland 260 242 295

Tourism Ireland 0 2 l22

Chief Executive Officer Salary, Pension and Expense Provisions
Chief Executive	Current Salary Range	Did CEO start at Lowest Point on Range	Reason	Expense Provision	Pension Provision
Waterways Ireland	£70,725–£83,025	No	The starting salary was negotiated with the successful candidate and was agreed between the Department of Finance and Personnel and the Department of Finance	The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties	The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.
The Food Safety Promotion Board	£50,828–£63,536(€81,981–€102,478)	No	The starting salary was negotiated with the successful candidate and was agreed between the Department of Finance and Personnel and the Department of Finance	The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties	The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.
The Trade and Business Development Body—InterTradeIreland	£51,500–£72,100	No	The starting salary was negotiated with the successful candidate and was agreed between the Department of Finance and Personnel and the Department of Finance	The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties	The CEO remains a member of the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (NI) but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.
The Special EU Programmes Body	£51,250–£66,953	No	The starting salary was negotiated with the successful candidate and was agreed between the Department of Finance and Personnel and the Department of Finance	The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties	The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.
Foras Na Gaeilge	€87,319–€100,200	Yes		The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties	The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.
Tha Boord o Ulstèr-Scotch	£43,013–£52,185(€68,276–€82,834	Post Vacant	Post Vacant	Post Vacant	The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will be introduced in the near future.
FCILC Loughs Agency	£53,511–£63,946(which includes a pension provision of 4.4%) Also receives an amount for the use of a car.	No	The starting salary was negotiated with the successful candidate and was agreed between the Department of	The CEO is paid expenses wholly, properly and reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties	The body has no pension scheme at present but it is envisaged that the North/South Pension Scheme will

Body	31 December 2000	31 December 2001	October 2002
Food Safety Promotion Board	6	18	24
FCILC Loughs Agency	25	36	37
Inter Trade Ireland	1	24	34.7
Language -Foras na Gaeilge	38	35	36
Language -Ulster Scots Agency	3	4	4