Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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107. To ask the Minister for Finance the action he is taking to encourage more Irish executives to serve on State boards under the remit of his Department; his views on the recent Merc Partners survey. [12461/14]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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In response to the Deputy's question all appointments made to boards of bodies under the aegis of my Department are made on the basis of qualifications  and suitability  to carry out the tasks required  as a sitting board member. The Merc Partners survey gives an insight into some of the reasons why some private sector executives would not be interested in applying for positions on State Boards. It is the Government's task to change these negative views and to highlight the benefits that come from having suitably qualified people serving on State Boards. It is also the Government's policy to encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for positions on State Boards.