Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 July 2014
547. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of chairpersons appointed to State boards under the aegis of his Department since March 2011 that have appeared before the relevant Joint Oireachtas Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32308/14]
View answerWhen a nomination to the position of Chairperson is proposed, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine is informed and arrangements made to allow the nominee to discuss the approach which she/he will take to their role as chairperson and their views about the future contribution of the State Body in question and, following that discussion, a decision will be taken by the Minister or the Government, as appropriate, to confirm the nominee as chairperson. Since March 2011, I have appointed 10 chairpersons to State boards. Of the 10 appointed, 4 have appeared before the Oireachtas Committee. The remaining chairs have yet to be called and are available to do so when requested.
