Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2017
421. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the boards and agencies within his Department's remit; the current number of vacancies on these boards or agencies; the duration of each of these vacancies; the number of vacancies that have been filled since 8 May 2016; the timeframe for filling these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52595/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link www.dttas.ie/corporate/english/state-board-membership-and-approved-fees.
Subject to legislative requirements, it is at the Minister's discretion that vacancies arising are filled or left vacant. When a vacancy occurs or is due to occur, the justification for filling the vacancy is reviewed and a decision made by me. Insofar as possible, arrangements, such as time for the PAS selection process (details of their processes are available on their website www.stateboards.ie/stateboards/), are put in place to allow an approved vacancy to be filled as close as possible to the date that the vacancy arises.
