Ministerial Appointments

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Questions (502)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

502. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when he will fill the five seats on the board of the Health Research Board; if he will outline the process that is being undertaken to fill these posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55380/12]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

There are currently five vacancies on the Health Research Board. The HRB vacancies were advertised on the Public Appointments Service (PAS) website and on the Department’s website. I expect to be in a position to formally appoint members to the Board this week.