Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 September 2013
111. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Taoiseach the bodies, boards or committees under the remit of his Department where there is currently a vacancy to be filled by ministerial appointment; if so, whether the vacancy relates to the chairperson or an ordinary member or members, specifying the number of vacancies in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39094/13]
View answer112. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Taoiseach the bodies, boards or committees under the remit of his Department where there is anticipated to be a vacancy within the next six months to be filled by ministerial appointment; if so, whether the anticipated vacancy relates to the chairperson or an ordinary member or members, specifying the number of anticipated vacancies in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39095/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 112 together.
There are currently no vacancies on the National Statistics Board (NSB) or the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). The term in office of the NSB is due to end in October. The Statistics Act 1993 sets out the composition and membership of the National Statistics Board (NSB).
The NSB comprises a Chairperson and seven Board members - five persons of proven ability and experience in relevant fields, an Assistant Secretary or equivalent or higher grade in the Department of the Taoiseach, an Assistant Secretary or equivalent or higher grade in the Department of Finance, and the Director General of the CSO, ex officio.
There are no vacancies anticipated in the National Economic and Social Council in the next six months.
