Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
540. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any former Members have been appointed to State boards under his remit by the Public Appointments Service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28213/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraDepartment officials have checked records relating to board appointments of former TDs since the Public Appointments Service (PAS) process for board appointments came on stream in 2011.
I am advised that one former TD, Mr Brian Fleming was appointed to the Board of the State Examinations Commission through the PAS process. Mr Fleming’s term of office as a Commissioner was from April 2012 to April 2015.
In regard to the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department one further former TD served between the period 2013 to 2017 Mr Austin Currie served on the Board of Caranua from 2013 to March 2017), however the PAS process was not utilised for this appointment.
