Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2016
241. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of appointments he has made to State boards since the move to the Public Appointments Service two years ago to date; the names of those appointed and the relevant position on each board; the names of those persons on the short-list; the date when the short-list was provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20059/16]
View answerSince my appointment as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on 6 May 2016 I have appointed a total of 9 persons to the Boards of State Bodies under the aegis of my Department. In the case of a number of State Bodies, while appointments are made by me they are on the basis of nominations from various organisations as specified in the relevant statutes. Details of all appointments made by me are outlined in the following table.
As regards the Deputy’s request for the names of all those shortlisted, the position is that my Department must have regard to the Data Protection Act, as amended, and, in this context, it would not be appropriate for me to disclose the names of individuals who were shortlisted but not appointed to a State Board.
|
State Body |
Appointee |
Position on Board |
Appointment procedure (PAS or nomination) |
Date shortlist received |
|
An Bord Bia |
Mr. John Comer |
Ordinary Member |
Nomination by a prescribed organisation
|
Not Applicable |
|
An Bord Bia |
Mr. Joe Healy |
Ordinary Member |
Nomination by a prescribed organisation
|
Not Applicable |
|
Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board |
Mr. Brendan Brice |
Ordinary Member |
Nomination by a prescribed organisation
|
Not Applicable |
|
Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board |
Dr. Owen McIntyre |
Ordinary Member |
Nomination by a prescribed organisation
|
Not Applicable |
|
Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board |
Mr Jim Power (awaiting acceptance of appointment)
|
Ordinary Member |
Nomination by a prescribed organisation |
Not Applicable |
|
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
|
Ms Lisa Vaughan |
Ordinary Member |
Stateboards.ie |
9 May 2016 |
|
Horse Racing Ireland |
Mr. Michael Halford |
Ordinary Member |
Nomination by a prescribed organisation
|
Not Applicable |
|
Horse Racing Ireland |
Mr. John Powell |
Ordinary Member |
Nomination by a prescribed organisation
|
Not Applicable |
|
Teagasc |
Mr. Richard Kennedy |
Ordinary Member |
Nomination by a prescribed organisation
|
Not Applicable |
