James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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Question 355: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons with disabilities he has appointed to State boards under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33015/05]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Appointments to statutory boards under the aegis of my Department are in the first instance subject to the relevant legislation governing the establishment of the board. In considering a person's suitability for appointment to such boards I must satisfy myself they have the necessary skills and expertise to discharge the functions of that particular board. Information is not held concerning the disability status of people appointed to State boards under the aegis of my Department.