Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 February 2014
115. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list of bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [6997/14]
View answer116. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list of bodies to which he has the authority to appoint board members. [7012/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 116 together.
My Departmental remit includes complex policy areas and oversight of State regulation and provision of key strategic services such as energy and public broadcasting. In this context, the number of Commercial State Bodies and Non-Commercial State Bodies, including Regulators, currently under the aegis of my Department is 18, broken down as set out in the table. In relation to appointments to the Boards of State Bodies, the procedure applicable in each case is generally set out in the relevant statute.
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Name of Body |
Status |
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An Post Bord Gáis Éireann Bord na Móna EirGrid Electricity Supply Board (ESB) Raidió Teilifís Éireann TG4 |
Commercial State Bodies |
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Inland Fisheries Ireland Digital Hub Development Agency Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission (Loughs Agency) National Oil Reserves Agency Irish National Petroleum Corporation Mining Board Ordnance Survey Ireland Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland |
Non Commercial State Bodies |
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Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Commission for Energy Regulation Commission for Communications Regulation |
Regulators |
