Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 286: To ask the Minister for Defence the procedures he follows for vetting persons being considered for appointments to State boards under his aegis, especially in regard to tax compliance and any other issue which, if revealed, would make a person unsuitable for appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14712/05]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Finance, in conjunction with other relevant Departments, has been considering whether tax clearance certificates can and should be required of persons being considered for appointment to State boards. Based on the outcome of that process, further consideration will be given as to whether any change to the existing arrangements is appropriate.