Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 and 2 together. The information sought by the Deputies concerning appointments made by me to State boards and agencies under the aegis of my Department since May 2008 to date is set out in a schedule.

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The following appointments were made by the Taoiseach from May 2008 to date: National Economic and Social Council, NESC: Tom Parlon, director general, Construction Industry Federation; Siobhan Masterson, director, Financial Services Ireland; Edmond Connolly, chief executive officer, Macra na Féirme; Oisin Coghlan, Friends of the Earth; Pat Smith, general secretary, Irish Farmers Association; and Orla O'Connor National Women's Council of Ireland. National Economic and Social Forum, NESF: Senator Maria Corrigan. National Centre for Partnership and Performance, NCPP: Brendan Duffy, assistant secretary, Department of Finance; Dermot Curran, assistant secretary, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; and Mary Connaughton, HR Development, IBEC. The National Statistics Board, NSB: Dr. Patricia O'Hara, Western Development Commission; Professor Philip Lane, Trinity College, Dublin; and Mr. Fergal O'Brien, Irish Business and Employers Confederation. The Ireland Newfoundland Partnership Board: Deputy Billy Kelleher, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Clare Dunne, assistant secretary, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

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