Clare Daly (Dublin North, United Left)
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290. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the appointment of a member to the Top Level Appointments Committee who simultaneously holds the post of chair of the Revenue Commissioners is in line with procedures and practices for such appointments. [36244/15]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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The membership of the Top Level Appointments Committee (TLAC) is appointed by the Taoiseach.  The Taoiseach in making such appointments consults with me in my role as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. 

The person holding the position referred to in the Deputy's question is not a member of TLAC but there is no impediment to a person holding that position being considered for appointment to TLAC in circumstances that a vacancy arose.

Clare Daly (Dublin North, United Left)
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291. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the policy around appointments to the Top Level Appointments Committee in cases where persons have complaints against them outstanding at the time an appointment is made. [36245/15]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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The membership of the Top Level Appointments Committee (TLAC) is appointed by the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach in making such appointments consults with me in my role as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. TLAC operates strictly in accordance with the principles of merit, consistency, accountability, probity, best practice and professional confidentiality.  In this context all appointments to TLAC are made on the basis that a person appointed can fully discharge their responsibilities as a member of TLAC in a manner fully consistent with these key principles.