Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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352. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to parliamentary Question No. 540 of 20 June 2017, the number of former Deputies who applied for board positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34851/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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In line with the guidelines for appointments to State Boards, the process for filling vacancies on State Boards under the aegis of the Department is now generally managed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). Applications are made through the dedicated website www.Stateboards.ie. An assessment process is undertaken by PAS leading to the creation of a list of candidates suitable for appointment to Boards.

It is my understanding that, in order to protect the integrity of the PAS State Board appointment process, the names of candidates applying but who are unsuccessful remain confidential and are not disclosed.