There are three statutory agencies under the aegis of my Department, namely, the Combat Poverty Agency, the Pensions Board and the National Social Service Board. The persons appointed by me since February 1995 to these agencies are as follows.
Combat Poverty Agency
One appointment was made by me to this agency since February 1995. Ms Anna Lee became a member of the board and chairperson with effect from 21 June 1995. The term of office of eight board members ended on 6 December 1995 but they have not been replaced to date.
Pensions Board
The following persons were appointed on 21 December 1995, for a five year period, to replace the first board whose term of office ended on 20 December 1995:
Mr. Eamon Heffernan (Chairperson)
Mr. Jim Kehoe
Ms Raymonde Kelly
Mr. Ciaran Long
Ms Anne Maher
Mr. Donal McAleese
Mr. Stepthen McCarthy
Mr. Robert Woods
Ms Deirdre Carroll
Mr. Joe Mooney
Ms Kay Brophy
Ms Rosheen Callendar
Ms Veronica McDermott
National Social Service Board
Mr. Donal De Buitlear was appointed Chairperson of the National Social Service Board on 13 June 1995. In addition, the following persons were appointed to the board for a three year period with effect from 1 September 1995:
Ms Paula Clancy
Mr. Mel Cousins
Ms Joan Duffy
Mr. Denis Foley
Ms Geralyn McGarry
Mr. Michael McLoone
Ms Rosarii Moylan
Mr. Tom Mulherin
Ms. Mary Murphy
Mr. Martin Naughton
Ms Mary O'Connell
Mr. Padraig Rehill
Ms Monica Weir
Ms Kate Kelly.