Liam Twomey (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 242: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of positions on State boards and agencies under his aegis which he has advertised in the past seven months; the number of applications received; the number of applicants subsequently appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34508/11]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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In June 2011, I sought expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to several Boards under the aegis of my Department. In total seven vacancies were advertised as part of this process, as follows:

IDA Ireland – one vacancy

National Consumer Agency – two vacancies

National Standards Authority of Ireland – two vacancies

Shannon Development – two vacancies.

A total of one hundred and sixty four expressions of interest were received as a result of the advertisement. I also received representations from a small number of individuals outside of the expressions of interest process.

My Department, in conjunction with the Public Appointments Service, who assisted with the expressions of interest campaign, has shortlisted applicants for the various vacancies. I am currently considering the shortlisted applications. I have not yet made any appointments to the advertised vacancies.