Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of appointments he has made to State boards from the move to the Public Appointments Service two years ago to date; the names of those appointed and the relevant position on each board; the names of those persons on the short-list; the date when the short-list was provided to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20064/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

For the Deputy's information, comprehensive information in relation to the composition of the State boards of non-commercial bodies under the aegis of my Department is available on my Department's website () and this information is updated as appointments are made.

The Deputy should note that there board appointments were made, as laid out below, according nominations made by other bodies as part of procedures laid down by Government decision and statute and not at my discretion.

The details of the board appointments made since my appointment on 6th May 2016 are outlined in the table.

In regard to the Teaching Council, three appointments were made as provided for in the Teaching Council Acts 2001-2015. Under Section 8(2) (c) of the Teaching Council Acts two persons are nominated jointly by the colleges and university providing primary teacher education. I have made these appointments. In addition, I have made one appointment under Section 8 (2) (g) of the Act, namely, a senior official of my Department. This appointment was made in accordance with previous practice and the Guidance on Appointments to State Boards issued by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in November 2014.

In regard to the nomination to the Board of the Higher Education Authority the appointment is provided for under the HEA Act, 1971 and, in the context of a Government Decision of 31 January 2007 which provides for the appointment of the President of the Union of Students (USI) in Ireland to be a member of the HEA.

Appointments made by Minister Bruton since his appointment as Minister for Education and Skills