Appointments to State Boards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 June 2005

Wednesday, 22 June 2005

Ceisteanna (86)

Billy Timmins

Ceist:

80 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the board of the National Roads Authority is appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21198/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport (Mr. Cullen)

Appointments to the board of the National Roads Authority, NRA, are made in accordance with section 28 of the Roads Act 1993. Under the Act, I as Minister, appoint board members for a period of five years or less. Each member appointed must, as stated in section 28 (1)(d) of the Roads Act 1993, be a person who in the opinion of the Minister has wide experience and competence in relation to roads, transport, industrial, commercial, financial or environmental matters, local government, the organisation of workers or administration.

Question No. 81 answered with QuestionNo. 59.