Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2005
236 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the procedures he follows in relation to vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14708/05]
View answerAppointments to State boards under the aegis of my Department are governed, where relevant, by the legislation establishing each particular board. In any case, where the body is prescribed in regulations made by the Minister under the Ethics in Public Office Act, normal disclosure requirements apply to members of boards, once they have been appointed.
As regards tax compliance by persons being considered for appointment to State boards, the Department of Finance, in conjunction with other relevant Departments, has been considering whether tax clearance certificates can and should be required of such persons.
