Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 April 2016
311. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the regional breakdown of all members appointed by the Government or him to State boards, agencies and bodies in 2015 and to date in 2016 broken down by agency and by regions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7480/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe nomination and appointment process for boards of bodies under the aegis of my Department is set out in legislation. In line with Government Decision S180/20/10/1617 of 2014 and Guidelines set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform relating to the advertising for expressions of interest in vacancies on State Boards, my Department in conjunction with the Public Appointments Service currently advertises for board vacancies as they arise, where I, as Minister for Health, have nominating rights under relevant legislation. I also appoint members on the nomination of various bodies, again in accordance with the relevant legislation.
The detailed information requested by the Deputy regarding the breakdown of Board appointments by region is not readily available, but is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
