James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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Question 412: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment 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. [33019/05]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The constitution of State boards is governed by statute. Nominations are based on an individual's experience and expertise in a particular field, and not on any disability that the person may have. In some instances I am obliged to make appointments based on the nominations received from nominating bodies.

While I am aware that there is one member of a board with a disability, I am not in a position to state whether any other persons with a disability have been appointed to the State boards under the aegis of my Department.