Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 November 2016
251. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of vacancies on boards or agencies within his Department's remit that currently exist; the number that have been filled since 8 May 2016; the number of these that were filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timeline for filling remaining vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36654/16]
View answer253. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of vacancies on State boards in his Department; the number filled since he took office; the number filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timelines to fill vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36843/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 253 together.
The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: http://www.dttas.ie/corporate/english/state-board-membership-and-approved-fees.
Board appointments are generally made in accordance with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Guidelines on State Board Appointments. Under these Guidelines, the Public Appointments Service (PAS) advertises vacancies on the State Boards portal, www.stateboards.ie, is responsible for establishing Assessment Panels to assess all applications. Where a re-appointment is proposed the PAS process does not apply. I am currently considering means by which the appointment processes can be enhanced to ensure in so far as possible the best appointments are made.
