Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 March 2017
339. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of vacancies on the board of the Road Safety Authority; his plans to fill the vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12532/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Board of the Road Safety Authority currently consists of the Chair and 6 ordinary members. This is the minimum membership of the Board under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, which states that the Board shall consist of a chairperson and not less than 6 and not more than 11 ordinary members.
Strictly speaking, there are no vacancies on the Board, but there is the potential to appoint an additional 5 members. I have recently indicated that I am considering the appointment of a road safety advocate and a person with relevant financial expertise to the Board.
