Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Mar 2003

Vol. 563 No. 4

Written Answers - Departmental Appointments.

James Breen

Question:

593 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government 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. [7777/03]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

Appointments to the boards of State bodies under my aegis are made on the basis of reference to the qualifications of the individuals concerned. There is no information available as to whether appointees may suffer from a disability.