Appointments to State Boards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Questions (579)

Barry Cowen

Question:

579. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of boards or agencies his officials have been appointed to; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; if so, when same were last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6641/19]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

My Department is represented at official level on the board of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland; the National Oil Reserves Agency and the Irish National Petroleum Corporation.

The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 provides guidance for officials serving on the board of non-commercial State bodies.