Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2016
245. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of appointments he has made to State boards since the move to use 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. [20062/16]
View answerThere have been 6 appointments to State Boards under the aegis of my Department in the period 6 May 2016 to date. All of the appointments were made in accordance with the Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards which were published by the Department of Expenditure and Reform in November 2014.
The following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy. I do not consider it appropriate to provide details of the names of those persons shortlisted as this information is covered by personal confidentiality. Furthermore, I am advised that releasing such information could discourage individuals from participating in this process in the future.
The shortlist in respect of appointments to the DHDA was provided to my office for consideration on the 30 May 2016. The other 3 appointments related to the appointment of an elected employee member, a re-appointment and an ex-officio appointment of a CEO. Consequently, no shortlist was prepared in respect of those appointments.
|
Board |
Name of appointee |
Appointment Type |
Date of appointment |
|
Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) |
Michael Conlon |
Member |
03/06/2016 |
|
Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) |
Ann Markey |
Member |
03/06/2016 |
|
Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) |
Brian Keogh |
Member |
03/06/2016 |
|
Bord na Móna |
Paschal Maher |
Elected Employee Member |
14/05/2016 |
|
Bord na Móna |
Denise Cronin |
Member |
23/05/2016 * |
|
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) |
Jim Gannon |
CEO |
23/05/2016 |
* This re-appointment will commence on the 16/09/16 when Ms Cronin’s first term has been completed. In line with the Guidelines the process to fill vacancies arising should be formally initiated at least six months before the current member’s term expires.
A complete list of all current members and vacancies is available to the Deputy and all members of the public on the State Boards website at www.stateboards.ie.
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and I are currently finalising the process of appointments to the Board of Inland Fisheries Ireland. The details of the appointees will be sent to the Deputy upon completion of their appointment.
