Departmental Bodies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2006

Tuesday, 5 December 2006

Ceisteanna (354)

David Stanton

Ceist:

382 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if an upper age limit applies regarding membership of State boards under his aegis; if so, the reason for the age limit; his plans to remove same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42074/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Mr. O’Donoghue)

All appointments made by me to State boards under the aegis of my Department are made on the basis of the relevant competencies, knowledge and experience each appointee can bring to the Board and are made in line with Government guidelines in relation to such appointments.