Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 6, 151 and 169 together.

The answer in respect of my Department is short. The board of the Public Appointments Service is the only State board under the aegis of my Department. There are no vacancies on the board of the Public Appointments Service and I can confirm that none has been filled since the current Government took office. I can give the Deputy more information if he wishes. In respect of vacancies on State boards, as a Minister who had responsibility in the past for many State boards, I am aware of all the work involved in respect of filling vacancies on those boards. I am undertaking a review of the process put in place by the previous Government and will consult all of my colleagues in government about whether it can be improved or changed. I believe there is a good process in place, but it is up to each Minister to make decisions in respect of appointments.

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