Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 November 2016
83. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacancies on State boards in his Department; the number filled since he took office; the number filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timelines to fill vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36838/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn response to the Deputy's query please find, in tabular form, details of the number of vacancies on State boards under the aegis of my Department; the number filled since 6th May 2016; the number filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timelines to fill vacancies. All appointments to State Boards are made in conjunction with the State Board Appointment process.
|
State board |
The number of vacancies on boards or agencies within his department's remit that currently exist |
The number filled since he/she took office (start of this Dáil) |
The number filled through the Public Appointments Service and the timelines to fill vacancies |
|
Central Bank Commission |
2 possible vacancies (legislation provides that at least 6, but no more than 8, members are to be appointed by the Minister; currently there are 6 such appointed members) |
Nil |
A Public Appointments Service (PAS) process is currently underway |
|
Credit Union Restructuring Board |
Nil |
Nil |
N/A |
|
Financial Services Ombudsman Council |
7 possible vacancies with effect from 28 October 2016 (current legislation allows between 5 and 10 Council Members). |
Nil |
A Public Service Appointments (PAS) process is currently underway. |
|
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council |
Nil |
Nil |
N/A |
|
National Asset Management Agency |
2 |
Nil |
N/A |
|
National Treasury Management Agency Members |
1 vacancy exists that arose on 21 October 2016 |
Nil |
A Public Appointments Service (PAS) process is currently underway |
|
Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland |
Nil |
Nil |
N/A |
As I indicated earlier, the details provided relate to the commencement of the Government on 6th May 2016. Should the Deputy require I can make arrangements to provide further details dating back to 2011 when I took office as Minister for Finance in the 31st Dáil.
