Appointments to State Boards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Ceisteanna (258)

Eoin Ó Broin

Ceist:

258. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is a protocol in place governing Ministerial appointments to public bodies; if so, the details of the protocol; and if there are sanctions for Ministers who do not adhere to this protocol. [56165/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards was published by my Department in November 2014 and sets out the processes for the appointment of members to State Boards. These guidelines are available online at www.stateboards.ie. The guidelines apply to all appointments to State Boards.