Departmental Agencies Board Appointments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 31 January 2013

Thursday, 31 January 2013

Questions (88)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

88. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide in tabular form the number of organisations or agencies under the aegis of his Department that have vacancies on their board; the length of time any such vacancies have been unfilled; the number of vacancies that have been advertised; the number of applications to fill such vacancies that have been received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4864/13]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

In response to the Deputy’s question the following table outlines the number of organisations or agencies under the remit of my Department that currently have vacancies on their Boards:

-	Board Vacancies	Length of time vacancy unfilled	Vacancy advertised	Applications received for vacancy
An Post National Lottery	One	One year and three months approximately.	No	None
Outside Appointments Board	One	2 months.	No	None

The Chair of the Outside Appointments Board resigned on 22nd November 2012 so it has been vacant for two months. My Department has not advertised for the post (which has no remuneration attaching to it) but is in the process of seeking potentially suitable candidates with a view to making a selection. The current National Lottery license is due to expire in 2013.

Questions Nos. 89 and 90 withdrawn.