In response to the Deputy's query please find, in tabular form, details of the number of vacancies on State boards under the aegis of my Department; the number filled since 6th May 2016; the number filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timelines to fill vacancies. All appointments to State Boards are made in conjunction with the State Board Appointment process.
State board
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The number of vacancies on boards or agencies within his department's remit that currently exist
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The number filled since he/she took office (start of this Dáil)
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The number filled through the Public Appointments Service and the timelines to fill vacancies
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Central Bank Commission
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2 possible vacancies (legislation provides that at least 6, but no more than 8, members are to be appointed by the Minister; currently there are 6 such appointed members)
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Nil
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A Public Appointments Service (PAS) process is currently underway
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Credit Union Restructuring Board
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Nil
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Nil
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N/A
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Financial Services Ombudsman Council
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7 possible vacancies with effect from 28 October 2016 (current legislation allows between 5 and 10 Council Members).
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Nil
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A Public Service Appointments (PAS) process is currently underway.
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Irish Fiscal Advisory Council
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Nil
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Nil
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N/A
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National Asset Management Agency
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2
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Nil
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N/A
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National Treasury Management Agency Members
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1 vacancy exists that arose on 21 October 2016
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Nil
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A Public Appointments Service (PAS) process is currently underway
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Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
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Nil
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Nil
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N/A
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As I indicated earlier, the details provided relate to the commencement of the Government on 6th May 2016. Should the Deputy require I can make arrangements to provide further details dating back to 2011 when I took office as Minister for Finance in the 31st Dáil.