Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The Taoiseach will remember very well the formal Government decision to establish a transparent process for the filling of vacancies on State boards through the Public Appointments Service. As a result of that decision, such vacancies are now advertised - it is open to every member of the general public to apply - and the Public Appointments Service shortlists people it independently deems to be appropriate. Has the previous Government's decision on appointments to State boards been changed? Has any member of the Government indicated to the Taoiseach that he or she has a difficulty with the transparent process now in place?

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