Appointments to State Boards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 June 2012

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Questions (26)

Martin Ferris

Question:

25 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to legislate for reform of the appointment process of persons to the boards of statutory agencies. [28241/12]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brendan Howlin)

There are no plans to introduce a Public Appointments Transparency Bill.

In respect of appointments to State Boards, the Deputy will be aware that the Government put new arrangements in place for the making of such appointments. Under these arrangements Departments invite expressions of interest in vacancies on the boards of bodies under their aegis on their websites.