Departmental Agencies Board Appointments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 February 2014

Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Questions (137)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

137. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will identify any instances where a person appointed to a State board after recruitment advice was received from professional external consultants was subsequently deemed to be unqualified for the duties and responsibilities attached to the role; the costs incurred in obtaining advice in respect of each such instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5010/14]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

With regard to the State Boards under the aegis of my Department, no such recruitments took place as outlined in the Deputy's question.