Written answers

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Appointments to State Boards

9:00 pm

Photo of Joe McHughJoe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 538: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the names of the State boards whose membership are determined by his Department; the date on which each of these memberships is due for renewal or appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24965/11]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. For the sake of clarity I have included details of ex officio and employee directors. I have also indicated when the consent of the Minister for Finance is required for any particular appointment.

Members of Boards under the aegis of the Department of transport as at 20 September 2011

Road Transport

National Roads Authority

Board MemberDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mr. Peter Malone (Chairperson)10/02/2012No
Mr Fred Barry06/03/2015No
David O'Connor26/06/2012No
James Donlon07/03/2012No
Colm Lonergan14/12/2011No
Eric Fleming14/12/2011No
Clifford Kelly13/07/2012No
Ms. Anne Butler31/10/2012No
Professor Margaret O'Mahony31/10/2012No
Ms. Jacqueline Cross28/02/2013No
Robert Rowan08/07/2013No
VacancyN/ANo

Medical Bureau of Road Safety

Board MemberDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Professor Cecily Kelleher (Chairperson)31/03/2012No
Dr. Niall McNamara31/03/2012No
Professor Denis Cusack30/06/2012No
Mr. Philip Joyce31/03/2012No
Mr. Declan Hayes31/03/2012No

Road Safety Authority

Board MemberDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mr. Gay Byrne (Chairperson)13/09/2016No
Mr. Aaron McHale13/09/2014No
Ms. Aine Cornally13/09/2014No
Ms. Myra Garrett13/09/2014No
Mr Edward Rock13/09/2016No
Mr Sean Finan13/09/2016No
Dr Aine Carroll13/09/2016No
Mr Ronan Melvin13/09/2016No
VacancyN/ANo
VacancyN/ANo
VacancyN/ANo

Public Transport

Bus Átha Cliath (BÁC)

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Kevin Bonner (Chairman)Yes28/06/2014No
Mary MooneyYes17/05/2012No
Arnold O'ByrneYes31/05/2012No
Nuala MaherYes01/06/2012No
Grainne Ahern (nee Tuke)Yes01/06/2012No
Una McGrathYes14/03/2013No
Bill McCamleyWorker Director30/11/2012No
Willie McDermottWorker Director30/11/2012No
Ms. Marian McGennisYes07/03/2014No

Bus Éireann (BÉ)

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Paul Mallee (Chairman)Yes28/06/2014No
VacancyYesN/ANo
VacancyYesN/ANo
John GriffinYes17/05/2012No
Susan DonohoeYes14/03/2013No
Bill McCamleyWorker Director30/11/2012No
John MoloneyWorker Director30/11/2012No
Tom HusseyYes02/12/2013No
Mr. Micheál Ó FaoláinYes20/02/2014No

Iarnród Éireann (IÉ)

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Phil Gaffney (Chairman)Yes28/06/2014No
VacancyYesN/ANo
Cliff PerryYes17/05/2012No
Michael GiblinYes17/05/2012No
Dearbhalla SmythYes17/05/2012No
Ms Laetitia BakerYes14/02/2013No
Mick CullenWorker Director30/11/2012No
John MoloneyWorker Director30/11/2012No
Paul McGarry SCYes07/03/2014No

National Transport Authority

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mr. John Fitzgerald (Chairperson)Yes30/11/2014No
Mr. Gerry Murphy (CEO)(ex officio)30/11/2014No
Mr. John Tierney (Dublin City Manager)(ex officio)30/11/2014No
Ms. Linda SaundersYes30/11/2014No
Dr. Berna GristYes30/11/2014No
Mr. Frank KingYes30/11/2014No
Mr. Damian UsherYes30/11/2014No
Ms. Valerie O'ReillyYes14/03/2014No
Ms. Margaret O'ShaughnessyYes30/11/2014No
Mr. Jim DeeganYes30/11/2014No
Hugh Creegan(ex officio)N/ANo
Mr. Daithi AlcornYes30/11/2014No

Railway Procurement Agency (RPA )

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mr. Frank Allen (CEO)No05/08/2012No
Mr. Ciaran Mac SamhrainYes26/11/2012No
Mr. David O'ConnorYes26/06/2012No
Ms. Jacqueline CrossYes28/02/2013No
Mr. Tom Wall (Chairman)Yes18/04/2012No
VacancyYesN/ANo
Mr. Pearse O'HanrahanYes23/11/2013No
VacancyYesN/ANo

Railway Safety Advisory Council

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mr John Power (Chairperson)Yes11/05/2013No
Ms. Audrey BradleyYes11/05/2013No
VacancyYesN/ANo
Mr. Peter CuffYes11/05/2013No
Ms. Mary DorganYes11/05/2013No
Ms. Kay DoyleYes11/05/2013No
Dr. Dermot DwyerYes11/05/2013No
Ms. Phil Lewis FarrellYes11/05/2013No
Ms. Maria KyteYes11/05/2013No
Mr. Dermot O'LearyYes11/05/2013No
Mr. Peter RigneyYes11/05/2013No
Mr. Paul Scully11/05/2013No
Ms. Pauline WalshYes11/05/2013No
VacancyYesN/ANo

Advisory Committee to the National Transport Authority

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Pat Byrne (Chairperson)Yes31/12/2011No
Frank MooreYes31/12/2011No
Peter RogersYes31/12/2011No
Christopher HumphreyYes31/12/2011No
Ciaran AywardYes31/12/2001No
VacancyYesN/ANo
Michael KilcoyneYes31/12/2011No
VacancyYesN/ANo
Donie O'SheaYes31/12/2011No
John RiceYes31/12/2011No
Douglas JordanYes31/12/2011No
VacancyYesN/ANo
Michael RowlandYes31/12/2011No
Derek McGovernYes31/12/2011No
Brian KilleenYes31/12/2011No
Mr. Al RyanYes31/12/2011No
Cornelius McIntyreYes31/12/2011No
Kathleen DiamondYes31/12/2011No

Air Transport

Dublin Airport Authority plc

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Vacant (Chairperson)YesN/AYes
Declan Collier (CEO)Yes03/04/2012Yes
Sir Michael HodgkinsonYes06/11/2011Yes
Peter BarrettYes30/11/2011Yes
Bill CullenYes06/11/2011Yes
Marie O'ConnorYes06/11/2011Yes
Gerry WalshYes31/12/2011Yes
Gerard CollinsYes06/11/2012Yes
Brian O'ConnellYes31/12/2011Yes
Barry NevinWorker Director01/10/2014Yes
Michael LenaneWorker Director01/10/2014Yes
Mary McCabeWorker Director01/10/2014Yes
Thomas GuilfoyleWorker Director01/10/2014Yes

Shannon Airport Authority plc

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Brian O'Connell (Chairperson)Yes31/12/2011Yes
Ray GrayYes31/12/2011Yes
Olivia LoughnanceYes31/12/2011Yes
Patrick BlaneyYes31/12/2011Yes
Mary FitzgeraldYes31/12/2011Yes
Vincent CunnaneYes31/12/2011Yes
Mark NolanYes31/12/2011Yes
Joe BuckleyWorker Director31/12/2011Yes
Audrey CostelloWorker Director31/12/2011Yes

Cork Airport Authority plc

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Gerry Walsh (Chairperson)Yes31/12/2011Yes
Pat KeohaneYes31/12/2011Yes
Oliver CussenYes31/12/2011Yes
Don CullinaneYes31/12/2011Yes
Humphrey MurphyYes31/12/2011Yes
Dick LehaneYes31/12/2011Yes
Annette McNamaraYes31/12/2011Yes
Tony O'ConnellWorker Director31/12/2011Yes
Eric NolanWorker Director31/12/2011Yes

Irish Aviation Authority

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Eamonn BrennanYes7/09/2015Yes
Anne Nolan ChairpersonYes12/06/2014Yes
Claire O' DonoghueYes09/01/2012Yes
Peter G. LedbetterYes12/11/2012Yes
Rosheen McGuckianYes22/06/2013Yes
Pat DaltonYes29/11/2013Yes
Lorraine BurkeYes29/11/2013Yes
Mr Geoffery O'Byrne-WhiteYes09/12/2014Yes
VacancyYesN/AYes

Maritime Transport

Marine Casualty Investigation Board

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mr. John G O'Donnell (Chairperson)Yes29/06/2012No
Mr. Tom PowerYes29/06/2012No
Ms. Sinead BrettYes29/06/2012No
Mr. Jurgen WhyteSecretary General appointee31/10/2012No
Mr. Brian HoganEx-officio31/10/2012No

Following the enactment of the Harbours Amendment Act 2009, there is provision for only 8 Board members to the Port Companies

Port of Cork Company

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Dermot O'Mahony (Chairperson)Yes12/06/2012Yes
Alan Coleman MCCYes12/06/2012Yes
Dominic J DalyYes12/06/2012Yes
PW FentonYes12/06/2012Yes
Finbarr BuckleyYes12/06/2012Yes
Paul MillardEmployee (Elected)04/10/2012No
David DoolanEmployee (Elected)04/10/2012No
Cllr. John KelleherLocal Authority24/03/2012No
Mr Brendan Keating CEOex-officoN/ANo

Drogheda Port Company

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Dr Nino Binns (Acting Chairperson July 2011)Yes19/06/2013Yes
Ms. Gail McEvoyYes01/06/2015Yes
Michael CoyleYes12/06/2012Yes
Willie LennonYes12/06/2012Yes
David PriorYes12/06/2012Yes
Cllr. Jimmy CuddenLocal Authority26/03/2012No
Mr Paul Fleming CEOex-officioN/ANo
VacantYesN/AYes

Dublin Port Company

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Lucy McCaffrey (Chairperson)Yes23/12/2014Yes
Jerry KierseyYes12/06/2012Yes
Ms. Emer FinnanYes21/02/2016Yes
Mr Pat MagnerYes12/06/2012Yes
Brian KerrYes12/06/2012Yes
Charles RochfortEmployee (Elected)18/09/2012No
John MooreEmployee (Elected)18/09/2012No
Mr. Eamonn O'Reilly CEOEx OfficioN/ANo

Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company

Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Sean Costello (Chairperson)Yes12/06/2012Yes
Gerry NagleYes12/06/2012Yes
Cllr. Victor BoyhanYes12/06/2012Yes
Eithne Scott LennonYes12/06/2012Yes
Betty CoffeyYes12/06/2012Yes
Patrick CowheyYes12/06/2012Yes
Cllr. Jane Dillon ByrneLocal Authority19/04/2012No
Cllr. Carrie SmythLocal Authority19/04/2012No
Seighin LennonEmployee (Elected)03/12/2012
Don McManusYes28/04/2014Yes
Mr Gerry Dunneex-officioN/ANo

Shannon Foynes Port Company

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Kay McGuinness (Chairperson) -Yes24/09/2011Yes
Rita McInerneyYes24/09/2011Yes
Edmund JenningsYes24/09/2011Yes
Michael AdamsYes24/09/2011Yes
John CarrYes24/09/2011Yes
Dick SadlierYes24/09/2011Yes
Cllr. David NaughtonLocal Authority26/03/2012No
Cllr. Kieron O'HanlonLocal Authority26/03/2012No
Cllr. Pat KeaneLocal Authority26/03/2012No
Gerard ReidyEmployee (Elected)28/08/2012No
Joe TreacyEmployee (Elected)28/08/2012No
Mr Pat Keating CEOEx-OfficioN/ANo

Port of Waterford Company

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Michael Flynn (Chairperson)Yes06/04/2014Yes
Fiona OrmondYes06/04/2014Yes
Derek DonnollyYes06/04/2014Yes
Noreen McDonnellYes06/04/2014Yes
Patrick MurphyYes06/04/2012Yes
Maurice LonerganYes06/04/2012Yes
Mr Pat HeffernanEmployee (Elected)05/05/2015No
Mr Stan McIlvenny CEOex-officioN/ANo

Galway Harbour Company

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Paul Carey (Chairperson)Yes12/06/2012Yes
Mairead CosgraveYes12/06/2012Yes
Tom McElwainYes12/06/2012Yes
Marie ClearyYes12/06/2012Yes
John McNamaraYes12/06/2012Yes
Robert MolloyYes03/03/2013Yes
Cllr. Ollie CroweYes22/11/2014Yes
Mr Eamon Bradshaw CEOex-officioN/ANo

New Ross Port Company

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mark Minihan (Chairperson)Yes12/06/2012Yes
Cllr. Joan MurphyYes12/06/2012Yes
Tom ClarkinYes12/06/2012Yes
Martin MurphyYes12/06/2012Yes
VacantYesN/AYes
Rosie KehoeYes10/03/2012Yes
Capt. Luke Foley CEOex-officioN/ANo
Mr Des MoloneyYes15/09/2015Yes

Wicklow Port Company

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Fachtna Whittle (Chairperson)Yes12/06/2012Yes
Brendan NewsomeYes12/06/2012Yes
Roy ConwayYes12/06/2012Yes
Ray TumultyYes12/06/2012Yes
Stephen KearonYes12/06/2012Yes
Ken LauderYes12/06/2012Yes
Charlie ByrneYes12/06/2012Yes
Kitt DunneEmployee (Elected)12/06/2012No
Capt. John Barlow CEOex-officioN/ANo

Arklow Harbour Commissioners

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mr Paddy Mordaunt (Chairperson)Yes06/10/2014No
Ms Irene SweeneyYes06/10/2014No
Mr Austin GaffneyElected06/10/2014No
Mr James RocheElected06/10/2014No
Cllr. Pat FitzgeraldWicklow CC nominee06/10/2014No
Cllr. Nicky KellyWicklow CC nominee06/10/2014No
CLLR. Peter DempseyArklow Town Council30/11/2010No
CLLR. Donal O'SullivanArklow Town Council06/10/2014No
Mr James TyrrellChamber of Commerce06/10/2014No
Mr Lorcan O'TooleChamber of Commerce06/10/2014No
Councillor Tommy AnnesleyYes06/10/2014No

Baltimore & Skibbereen Harbour

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mr Joe Carroll (Chairperson)Yes06/10/2014No
Mr Vincent O'DriscollYes06/10/2014No
Mr Michael HarteYes06/10/2014No
Mr Dermot SheehyYes06/10/2014No
Mr Con MinehaneYes06/10/2014No
Cllr. Karen CoakleySkibbereen Town Council06/10/2014No
CLLR. Brendan McCarthySkibbereen Town Council06/10/2014No
Cllr. Adrian HealyCork County Council06/10/2014No
Cllr. Christopher O'SullivanCork County Council06/10/2014No

Bantry Bay Harbour

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mr David ShieldsElected06/10/2014No
Mr Michael Hennebry (Chairperson)Elected06/10/2014No
Mr Eugene CroninBantry Town Council06/10/2014No
Mr Diarmuid MurphyBantry Town Council06/10/2014No
Cllr. Mary HegartyCork County Council06/10/2014No
Mr Mario MinehaneChamber of Commerce06/10/2014No
Mr Patrick MurphyCork County Council06/10/2014No
Mr Aiden McCarthyChamber of Commerce06/10/2014No
Ms Kathleen TessymanYes06/10/2014No
Mr. Timmy SullivanYes06/10/2014No
Mr Vivian O'CallaghanYes06/10/2014No

Kinsale Harbour Commissioners

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mr Billy LynchKinsale Town Council06/10/2014No
Mr Tony CieransKinsale Town Council06/10/2014No
CLLR. Kevin MurphyCork County Council06/10/2014No
CLLR. Alan ColemanCork County Council06/10/2014No
Mr Eamonn O'NeillElected06/10/2014No
Mr Frank KiernanElected06/10/2014No
Mr Tony Lane (Chairperson)Yes06/10/2014No
Mr Michael FrawleyYes06/10/2014No
Mr Pat GuilfoyleYes06/10/2014No

Tralee and Fenit Commissioners

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Ms Norma FoleyYes06/10/2014No
Mr Mike MoriartyYes06/10/2014No
Mr Denis DoolanYes06/10/2014No
Brian O'Sullivan (Chairperson)Tralee Chamber of Commerce06/10/2014No
Mr Dermot CrowleyTralee Chamber of Commerce06/10/2014No
Cllr. Máiréad FernaneTralee Town Council06/10/2014No
Cllr. Dan GalvinTralee Town Council06/10/2014No
Cllr. Jim FinucaneKerry County Council06/10/2014No
Cllr. Pat McCarthyKerry County Council06/10/2014No
Mr Liam O'SullivanElected06/10/2014No
Mr. Vincent LockeElected06/10/2014No

Tourism

National Tourism Development Authority (Fáilte Ireland)

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mr. Redmond O'Donoghue (Chairperson)Yes27/05/2013No
Ms Susan BerginYes27/05/2014No
Ms. Gina MurphyYes27/05/2015No
Dr. Mary CoveneyYes27/05/2014No
Mr. Oliver DanielsYes27/05/2013No
Mr Noel KavanaghYes27/05/2015No
Mr. Kevin DundonYes27/05/2014No
Mr. Frankie SheahanYes27/05/2015No
Ms. Marguerite HowleyYes27/05/2014No
Mr. Brian HughesYes27/05/2013No
Mr. Ciaran O'GaoraYes27/05/2015No
Ms. Catherine ReillyYes27/05/2013No
Ms. Eithne Scott-LennonYes27/05/2013No

Sports

Irish Sports Council (ISC)

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Mr. Kieran Mulvey (Chairman)Yes16/09/2015No
Mr. Brian MullinsYes14/01/2013No
Mr. Colm BrennanYes23/04/2013No
Mr. Daniel Owens (Yes23/04/2013No
Ms. Susan AhernYes16/09/2014No
Ms. Frances KavanaghYes16/09/2014No
VacantYes16/09/2014No
Ms. Sheila O'FlanaganYes16/09/2014No
Mr. John byrneYes16/09/2014No
Ms. Ginny ElliotYes16/09/2014No
Mr. Jim GlennonYes16/09/2014No

National Sports Campus Development Authority (NSCDA)

Board MemberPlease indicate Ministerial AppointeesDate of Expiry/RenewalIs Minister for Finance Approval Required?
Dan Flinter (Chairperson)Yes31/12/2011No
John Treacy *Yes31/12/2009No
Pat Hickey *Yes31/12/2009No
Tom Kiernan *Yes31/12/2009No
Sean Benton *Yes31/12/2010No
William Attley *Yes31/12/2010No
Miriam O'Callaghan *Yes31/12/2010No
Arthur O'Brien *Yes31/12/2010No
Christy O'ConnellYes31/12/2011No
Caroline MurphyYes31/12/2011No
Sean DonnellyYes31/12/2011No
Bernadette CroninYes31/12/2011No
VacancyYesN/ANo

* The term of office of seven members of the National Sports Campus Development Authority has expired but they continue to hold office under section 9(8) of the National Sports Campus Development Act, 2006 which provides that "Notwithstanding subsections (5) to (7), an ordinary member of the Authority appointed under subsection (2) shall, unless he or she sooner dies, becomes disqualified for, resigns or is removed from office, hold office until the Minister appoints a person to replace that person as such a member of the Authority".

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