The information requested by the Deputy is as set out below. It should be noted that the details presented represent both current vacancies on the boards of bodies under the aegis of my Department, which are in the process of being filled, in addition to those vacancies which are due to occur before 31 May 2007. I would envisage filling each of these vacancies in a timely fashion to allow for the work of the boards in question to continue uninterrupted subject to the availability of suitable candidates willing to serve in these positions.
Dublin Dental Hospital Board (14)
Health Research Board (10)
Irish Medicines Board (1)
National Cancer Registry Board (10)
National Council on Aging and Older People (1)
National Social Work Qualifications Board (17)
National Treatment Purchase Fund (1)
St. Luke's Hospital Board (2)
Voluntary Health Insurance Board (1)