Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2025
157. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of former secretary generals, retired civil servants, directors of service, retired city/county managers or those of a similar grade in her Department that have subsequently served on state boards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66001/25]
View answerThere are no State Boards or Agencies operating under the aegis of my Department.
State Boards is part of Publicjobs, the centralised provider of recruitment, assessment and selection services for the Civil Service, Local Authorities, the Health Service Executive, An Garda Síochána and public bodies. The process to identify qualified candidates is open and transparent and State Boards work to deliver high-quality governance and accountability through the appointment of diverse, talented and committed board members who reflect the diversity of Irish society. Information on State Board membership and on potential opportunities arising are published at on the State Boards section of the Publicjobs website.
Records are not maintained by this Department of retired officers who may have applied for such positions.
