Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 December 2023
530. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide the number of public servants serving on State boards since 2006 in an independent capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55910/23]
View answerIt has not been possible to compile the information requested by the Deputy in the timeframe available. My officials are currently working on compiling the information and it will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible, and within 10 working days at the latest.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51.
There are four State Agencies under my Department’s remit - the Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA), Pobal, Water Safety Ireland (WSI) and the Western Development Commission (WDC). The position with public servants serving on the boards, as advised by the four Agencies, is as follows; Charities Regulatory Authority
Since the CRA was established in 2014, there have been 8 public servants on the Board. This includes 5 who were retired/former public servants at the time of their appointment.
Pobal
There have been 19 public servants on the Board of Pobal since 2006. This includes 5 who were retired/former public servants at the time of their appointment.
Water Safety Ireland
Since 2006, Water Safety Ireland has had 19 Council members that were public servants. This includes 4 who were retired/former public servants at the time of their appointment.
Western Development Commission
There have been 34 public servants on the Board of the Western Development Commission since 2006. This includes 11 who were retired/former public servants at the time of their appointment.
