Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 March 2007
106 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Taoiseach the number of appointments to State boards, State bodies or other like entities which he envisages making or nominating in the period 26 March 2007 to 31 May 2007; if he will identify any such board, body or entity involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11982/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) was established on a statutory basis on 1 January, 2007. Nominations have been sought from the Social Partners and appointments to the constituent bodies [National Economic and Social Council (NESC), National Economic and Social Forum (NESF) and the National Centre for Partnership and Performance (NCPP)] will be made once that process is complete.
Following on from the Report of the Task Force on Active Citizenship, an Active Citizenship Office will be established, with an Implementation Steering Group comprising senior representatives from relevant sectors to oversee the implementation of the recommendations contained in the report.
There are no further appointments to other State boards or bodies under the aegis of my Department falling to be made before 31 May, 2007.
