The statutory bodies operating under the aegis of the Department of Social Protection are the Citizens Information Board, the Pensions Authority, the Pensions Council, the Pensions Ombudsman (which does not have a Board) and the Social Welfare Tribunal.
There were no appointments made in 2014 to the Pensions Council or the Social Welfare Tribunal.
Citizens Information Board
I have made two appointments to the Citizens Information Board in 2014. One was the re-appointment of a member who was initially appointed following public advertisement of the vacancy and the second was the Department’s representative which does not require advertisement.
Pensions Authority
Pensions Authority (formerly the Pension Board) was established on 7th March 2014 and consists of three members. The previous chairperson of the Pension Board was re-appointed to the Pensions Authority. In accordance with the requirements of the appropriate legislation, I also appointed an officer of the Department of Social Protection and an officer of the Department of Finance nominated by the Minister for Finance to membership of the Authority.