Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 18 Feb 1992

Vol. 415 No. 8

Written Answers. - Department Employees.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

164 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether his Department have recently appointed or employed in a permanent or temporary position, persons who previously had service with State or semi-State organisations and who, in addition to any remuneration they receive from his Department, are in receipt of State pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Industry and Commerce (Mr. O'Malley)

There has been only one recent appointment of the type mentioned in the Deputy's question.

Dr. P. J. Moriarty, former chief executive of the Electricity Supply Board, has been appointed as chairman of the task force established to follow-up on the recommendations of the Industrial Policy Review Group.