Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 19 Nov 1997

Vol. 483 No. 1

Written Answers. - Ministerial Appointments.

Trevor Sargent

Question:

106 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he will supply a listing of all those who have been appointed by him to serve or to represent on the boards of Government agencies, semi-State bodies or other Government linked bodies, and the terms of office of those appointed in this regard. [19730/97]

Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources (Dr. Woods)

Since taking office as Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources, I have made the following appointments to boards:

Dublin Port Company with effect from 22 September 1997

Mr. Thomas Linehan

Mr. Eamon McAteer

Cork Port Company with effect from 29 September 1997

Mr. Louis Kenneally

Mr. David Doolan.

The appointees are employee directors appointed on foot of elections held in accordance with the Harbour Act, 1996. These appointments are for a five year term.

Shannon Regional Fisheries Board with effect from 16 July 1997.

Mr. Gerry Gough.

This appointment is valid until the day on which the results of the next election to membership of the board is declared.

I should add that on the basis of offers of appointments made by my predecessor, the formalities of the appointment of Mr. Frank O'Donnell and Mr. Declan Turnbull as members of the North Western and Northern Regional Fisheries Boards respectively were completed since I took office.

The Mining Board

Mr. Iarfhlaidh O'Neill SC was appointed as Chairman, while Mr. Seán McDermott and Mr. John Shackelton were reappointed to the board. The terms of offices are for three years commencing 4 September 1997.

These appointments were made under the Mineral Development Acts, 1940 to 1995.