Appointments to State Boards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2016

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Questions (133)

Pat Deering

Question:

133. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Taoiseach when all outstanding vacancies on State boards will be filled. [20717/16]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

I make appointments to the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) and the National Statistics Board (NSB). Appointments are made in accordance with the National Economic and Social Development Office Act 2006, SI 603 of 2010 - National Economic and Social Council (Alteration of Composition) Order 2010; and Section 18 of the Statistics Act 1993.

There are currently no vacancies on the NSB. The five year term of the NESC has now expired and consideration as to the next steps and future composition is ongoing.

In relation to other vacancies, it is the functional responsibility of each Minister to make appointments to State boards. In addition, information is available at www.stateboards.ie.