Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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253. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of retired senior civil servants and public servants appointed by the officeholder of the day to State boards, authorities and other State-appointed bodies, after being recommended on draft lists submitted by the Public Appointments Service, in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9045/23]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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The information sought by the Deputy in relation to the 12 State Bodies under the aegis of my Department is outlined in the table attached.

All appointments to the State Bodies falling under my remit, are made both in accordance with the Code of Governance for State Bodies and the relevant parent legislation governing each of the State Bodies. All relevant vacancies are advertised on the State Boards website administered by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). Some positions, such as a workers' representative, are reserved for a representative of a stakeholder group and these would not be advertised or processed through PAS.

Any person who believes they have the relevant skills and experience for a position which is advertised, may apply. PAS then oversees an evaluation process of all applicants and this process involves an independent expert.

Number of retired senior civil servants and public servants on board (retired when serving on the board)

** Coillte 2013-2014 includes 1 county councillor

***SFPA is not included as it is not a state board it is an executive management authority