James Breen
Question:286 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of people with disabilities who have been appointed to State boards in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7771/03]
Written Answers - Departmental Appointments.
Appointments to State boards under the aegis of my Department are made on the basis of the expertise of the appointees and their capacity to make a contribution to the work of the board in question. The issue of disability is not considered relevant in this process.