Written answers

Thursday, 24 November 2016

Department of Health

Departmental Agencies Staff Data

Photo of Dara CallearyDara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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185. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacancies on boards or agencies within his Department's remit that currently exist; the number that have been filled since 8 May 2016; the number of these that were filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timeline for filling remaining vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36649/16]

Photo of Dara CallearyDara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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216. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacancies on State boards in his Department; the number filled since he took office; the number filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timelines to fill vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36839/16]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 216 together.

The nomination and appointment process for boards of bodies under the aegis of my Department is set out in legislation. In line with Government Decision S180/20/10/1617 of 2014 and Guidelines set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform relating to the advertising for expressions of interest in vacancies on State Boards, my Department in conjunction with the Public Appointments Service (PAS) currently advertises for board vacancies as they arise, where I, as Minister for Health, have nominating rights under relevant legislation. I also appoint members on the nomination of various bodies, again in accordance with the relevant legislation.

The following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy.

Current number of vacancies on State Boards
44
Number of appointments made since taking office
56
Number of appointments filled through advertising process
24
Number of appointments filled on the nomination of others (in accordance with relevant legislation)
21
Number of re-appointments
11

There are a number of vacancies at present that are to be filled on nomination from external bodies or following elections. I expect to make these appointments in the coming months. I also hope to be in a position to proceed with the appointment of 8 members to the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council by the end of the month. My Department is currently in contact with PAS to launch an advertising campaign to fill vacancies on the Health and Social Care Professionals Council (CORU) and its Registration Boards, which makes up the majority of the current vacancies. Plans are also at an early stage to advertise for positions on the Dublin Dental Hospital Board.

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