Appointments to State Boards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2016

Wednesday, 6 July 2016

Questions (128)

Jan O'Sullivan

Question:

128. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are vacancies on the board of the Citizens Information Board; if so, when he proposes to fill these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19917/16]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The legislative provisions governing Board membership of the Citizens Information Board (CIB) are contained in the Comhairle Act 2000, the Citizens Information Act 2007 and the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2011. The legislation provides that the Board may have up to 15 members.

I have recently appointed 7 members to the Board of CIB, bringing the membership to 14. These appointments were made in accordance with the arrangements for appointment to State Boards and included a selection process, conducted by the Public Appointments Service.

I will be making arrangements to have the remaining Board vacancy filled, in accordance with the Guidelines on Appointment to State Boards and having regard to the legislative requirements.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.