Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015
352. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason he re-appointed members to the board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland who had worked in agencies which had poor records regarding adoption (details supplied). [39580/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraSection 98 of the Adoption Act 2010, sets out particular requirements for membership of the Adoption Authority or Ireland. In addition to the legislative requirements for Board members contained in the Act, consideration is also given to particular knowledge, skills and experience that would strengthen the capacity of the Board.
My decisions on appointments to boards are subject to the relevant governing legislation, and take into account the particular responsibilities of the agency in question. At all times I seek to ensure that the agency is best served by an appropriate mix of skills and experience.
