Departmental Bodies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2006

Tuesday, 5 December 2006

Questions (421)

David Stanton

Question:

449 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if an upper age limit applies regarding membership of State boards under her aegis; if so, the reason for the age limit; her plans to remove same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42073/06]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

There is nothing in the legislation governing the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department which imposes an upper age limit on appointments to Boards.