I would like to inform the Deputy there are four agencies which are funded by the Exchequer through my Department's Vote. These are the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI); the Family Support Agency (FSA); the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) and the Ombudsman for Children. With effect from 1 January 2012, I have taken responsibility for the Children Detention Schools as provided in Part 10 of the Children Act 2001. Apart from the Ombudsman for Children's Office which does not have a board, I am responsible for all Board of Management appointments.
In line with the Government Decision of April 2011, on my Department's website I have invited expressions of interest from persons interested in being appointed to the boards of State Bodies and Agencies operating under the Department's aegis. The notice indicates the vacancies in the boards of the respective bodies. My officials acknowledge all expressions of interest received and maintain a database of those expressions. My Department’s website is monitored and updated on a regular basis to reflect the vacancies as they arise. I have set out in tabular format below the details requested by the Deputy.
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Board of Management
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Number of current vacancies
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Length of time vacancies unfilled
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Number of these vacancies advertised
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Number of applications to fill vacancies
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Children Detention Schools
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1
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26/03/12 - present
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1
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5
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Adoption Authority of Ireland
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1
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08/10/10 - present
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1
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14
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