asked the Minister for Transport and Power if he will state in respect of State bodies under the aegis of his Department (a) the procedure adopted in the appointment or reappointment of members to the boards of such bodies and (b) the procedure adopted in relation to the filling of vacancies on such boards.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - State Body Appointments.
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The procedures for the appointment or reappointment of members of the boards of the State companies under the aegis of my Department, and for the filling of vacancies on the boards, are set out in the statutes or articles of association under which the companies were established. Full particulars are set out in a statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
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Company |
Members appointed by |
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(i) Aer Lingus Teoranta |
Minister for Transport and Power with the consent of the Minister for Finance (Air Companies Act, 1966). |
|
(ii) Aerlínte Éireann Teoranta |
do. |
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(iii) Aer Rianta Teoranta |
do. |
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(iv) Bord Fáilte Éireann |
Minister for Transport and Power with the consent of the Minister for Finance (Tourist Traffic Acts, 1939 and 1952). |
|
(v) Bord na Móna |
The Government (Turf Development Act, 1946). |
|
(vi) British and Irish Steampacket Co. Ltd. |
Minister for Transport and Power with the conawnr of the Minister for Finance (B & I Acquisition Act, 1965). |
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(vii) Córas Iompair Éireann |
The Government (Transport Act, 1950). |
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(viii) Electricity Supply Board |
The Government (Electricity Supply Act, 1927). |
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(ix) Irish Shipping Ltd. |
Minister for Finance after consultation with Minister for Transport and Power (Articles of Association). |
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(x) Óstlanna Iompair Éireann |
Three directors by CIE. Two other directors by CIE with approval of Minister for Transport and Power (Articles of Association). |