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# State boards

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Disability advocate says 'it's time to put up or shut up' as she joins board of Irish Rail
Suzy Byrne is one of five people with experience of disability issues to join transport boards.
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Aug 3rd 2018, 3:59 PM
The government has no idea if people are serving on more state boards than they should be
The allocation of state board memberships has caused no end of controversy in Ireland in the past.
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Feb 18th 2018, 6:30 AM
Head of Housing Agency who said homeless families may be 'gaming the system' reappointed for another year
Conor Skehan’s five year stint as chair of the agency was due to end at the beginning of this year.
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Jan 5th 2018, 7:16 PM
Women on State boards on the rise as 'talent bank' boosts numbers
A target of 40% female representation has been set for State boards.
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Mar 8th 2017, 6:03 AM
Ex-Labour senator claims he was told to come up with 'list of women' for state boards
James Heffernan’s claims come in the wake of the controversy over David Begg’s appointment as chair of the Pensions Authority.
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Jan 30th 2016, 8:00 AM
Joan Burton is facing a motion of no confidence over 'blatant cronyism'
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Jan 19th 2016, 11:48 AM
What's wrong with complimenting a woman on "on her nice dress, or a pair of shoes, or a hairstyle"?
PR advisor Valerie O’Reilly was described as “not bad looking” by TD Michael Lowry in a note to Enda Kenny last week.
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Jan 26th 2015, 10:59 PM
None of Enda Kenny's cabinet colleagues asked him to explain 'McNulty-gate' today
Meanwhile, Brendan Howlin has announced changes to the way state board appointments are made today.
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Sep 30th 2014, 3:13 PM
Joan Burton is glad Enda Kenny apologised over 'McNulty-gate'
Meanwhile, Brendan Howlin will be bringing a memorandum to Government on this issue.
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Sep 29th 2014, 2:33 PM
Here's how Fine Gael landed itself in an unnecessary Seanad shambles
Analysis: What should have been a routine filling of a Seanad vacancy has turned into a a bit of a mess for the government party.
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Sep 24th 2014, 7:30 AM
Women 'talent bank' to improve gender balance on state boards
Last year, female representation on state boards stood at 36.2%.
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Jul 24th 2014, 6:20 PM
Column: Scandal over state board appointees shows there is reform in name only
Ignoring candidates for state boards who apply through formal channels in favour of those with political backgrounds discredits the election promises to tackle cronyism, writes Sarah O’Neill.
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Jan 24th 2013, 7:00 AM
Lynch calls for action to increase women's roles on State Boards
The Junior Minister said the government will have to strengthen its efforts if it is to meet its own targets.
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Dec 18th 2012, 2:37 PM
Minister satisfied State boards appointment process is "fair and transparent"
Deputy Jan O’Sullivan made the comments in response to a question from Deputy Mick Wallace. His question came after a report found that there are issues regarding transparency in appointments to State boards.
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May 10th 2012, 6:30 PM
Rehab CEO 'donates fees for State boards work to charity'
Angela Kerins says that €23,262 she receives for these roles are donated to charity. It was disclosed this week that Kerins earns €234,000 from the Rehab Group which has just announced 18 redundancies.
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Mar 9th 2012, 1:08 PM
Rehab chief on €234k gets extra €23k from State boards membership
Angela Kerins is on the board of two State bodies as well as being CEO of Rehab which has implemented cost-cutting measures in recent months.
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Mar 8th 2012, 8:54 PM
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The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…
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Nov 14th 2011, 8:25 AM
Mary Davis reiterates independence and defends quango payments
There are reports today that Mary Davis was appointed to three state boards by FF ministers, and paid almost €190,000 in total. She says she has no political affiliations.
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Oct 1st 2011, 12:25 PM
Oireachtas committee to vet chairs of State boards
“Scrutiny” of new appointments to CIE, Dublin Bus, Iarnrod Eireann and Dublin Bus is to prove that State boards are not a “closed shop”.
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Jul 3rd 2011, 3:47 PM