Vetting Procedures.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2005

Thursday, 5 May 2005

Ceisteanna (184)

Pat Rabbitte

Ceist:

136 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the procedures he follows with regard to vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14702/05]

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Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. N. Dempsey)

Appointments to the boards of State sponsored bodies are made in accordance with the provisions set out in the relevant legislation. To date, it has not been the practice to request those whom it is proposed to nominate to these positions for evidence as to their tax compliance. However, an interdepartmental team, which included my Department, has considered this matter and a proposal regarding requiring appointees to State sponsored boards to be in possession of tax clearance documentation is under consideration by my colleague, the Minister for Finance.

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