Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

134. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the persons on State boards under the aegis of his Department that are also serving on other State boards; the persons on State boards under the aegis of his Department that have served previously on other State boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6461/18]

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

For the Deputy’s information, in accordance with the Guidelines for Appointments to State Boards, the process for filling vacancies on State boards under the aegis of my Department is managed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). Appointments are made in accordance with the requirements of the governing legislation and the Guidelines.

While, the specific information sought by the Deputy is not available, the Guidelines advise that, consistent with best corporate governance practice, no member of a State Board should serve more than two full terms of appointment or should hold appointments to more than two State Boards

Details of the current membership of all applicable State boards under my Department's aegis are published on the website.