Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
974. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if any former Members have been appointed to State boards under her remit by the Public Appointments Service; if so, the names and positions of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28209/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Public Appointments Service (PAS) operates a dedicated website, www.stateboards.ie, through which it advertises vacancies on State Boards. Since this website was set up in 2014 I have consistently used it to identify suitably qualified members of the public who are interested in serving on boards under my remit as vacancies have arisen. I have not appointed any former TDs to boards under the aegis of my Department in that time.
