Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 June 2005
435 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of the vacancies on the boards of statutory or State bodies and other statutory appointments which currently exist and which must be made by him or the Government; the reason, in each case, for the vacancy; and when each vacancy will be filled. [24184/05]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy regarding vacancies on State boards is on the following table. All vacancies will be filled as soon as possible.
|
Board |
Current Vacancies |
Reason for Vacancies |
|
Aer Lingus |
3 |
Resignations |
|
Shannon Airport Authority |
1 |
This vacancy is being reserved for the Chief Executives of these authorities who, when appointed, will be ex-officio directors of the boards of their respective airport authorities in accordance with sections 22 and 29 of the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act 1998 as amended by paragraphs 9 and 14 respectively of the Schedule to the State Airports Act 2004. |
|
Cork Airport Authority |
1 |
(See Above) |
|
CIE |
1 |
Resignations |
|
National Roads Authority |
2 |
Resignations |
436 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of boards of statutory or State bodies and statutory appointments to which vacancies are expected to fall due between now and 31 December 2005 for appointments to be made by him or the Government; and the mechanisms envisaged by which the appointees will be selected. [24198/05]
View answerThere is one vacancy in this category expected to arise between now and 31 December 2005. The chairperson of the Dublin Transportation Office will retire on 1 July 2005. This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible after that date. Vacancies on State boards are filled having regard to the requirements of the relevant legislation and taking full account of eligibility, transparency and gender balance guidelines as set out in the Cabinet handbook.
