Appointments to State Boards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2019

Wednesday, 8 May 2019

Questions (1386)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

1386. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he has made State board appointments in the past three years in circumstances in which he has reappointed a person who has already served two full terms contrary to the advice in section 13.2 of the Guidelines on Appointments to State boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19763/19]

Written answers

Minister for Rural and Community Development

I can confirm that I have not made any State board appointments to the agencies under the aegis of my Department since the Department was established in July 2017, which was contrary to the advice in section 13.2 of the Guidelines on Appointments to State boards.