Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

Is the Taoiseach made aware of or consulted on appointments made by each Department? Does he have an oversight role in ensuring a gender balance on State boards? What degree of expertise is required to function on State boards?

In the programme for Government the Government committed to amending the rules to ensure no former public servant, including political appointees, or a Minister could work in any area of the private sector which might involve a potential conflict until at least two years had elapsed. Will the Taoiseach update the House on this commitment in terms of State board appointments?

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