Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2006
159 Mr. Stanton asked the Taoiseach if an upper age limit applies regarding membership of State boards; if so, the reason for the age limit; his plans to remove same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41118/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 18 December, 1973, the Government established 70 years of age as the normal upper age limit for persons to be appointed to Boards of State-sponsored bodies. The position regarding the age limit for such appointments remains unchanged and it would be matter for the Minister for Finance in the first instance to bring any proposals to change this to Government.
