Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 199: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of representatives of small and medium sized businesses represented on the boards of FÁS and Enterprise Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25522/07]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Board members of FÁS and Enterprise Ireland are respectively appointed under the Labour Services Act 1987 and the Industrial Development (Enterprise Ireland) Act 1998. The Board of FÁS has four employers' members, including representation from the Irish Business and Employers Confederation, who represent the interests of industry, including small and medium sized businesses at both individual and association level.

The Board of Enterprise Ireland includes several members from industry and serves to progress the functions of the agency, including developing industry and enterprise and strengthening the skills base of industry including small and medium sized businesses.