Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions on the board of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service; the steps he his taking to fill these positions; and the type of expertise he plans to bring to the board by such appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42197/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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There are 6 vacancies on the Board of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS). Members of the Board perform key roles in relation to the direction, leadership and corporate governance of the IBTS.

Expressions of interest for Board membership were sought through the Public Appointments Service in April and I am considering the applications made in the context of the competencies required by Board members.

Members of the Board would be expected to have experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas: corporate governance, finance, haematology, scientific risk assessment, communication, human resources and marketing.

I intend to appoint all members as quickly as possible.