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Dáil

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Appointments to Boards.

asked the Taoiseach if he will give details of any appointments of State or semi-State boards, under his aegis, since 9 March 1982.

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The only such appointments made since the date referred to by the Deputy have been to An Comhairle Ealaíon. The following have been appointed to fill vacancies on the Council: Mr. Patrick Murphy, Mr. Robert Ballagh, Mr. Brian Friel, Mr. Proinsias Mac Aonghusa.

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In view of the Taoiseach's statements in the House this time last year, as Leader of the Opposition, will he assure the House during his period in office that he will be utterly consistent in his opposition to patronage in appointments such as these?

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I have no hesitation in giving my young friend such a solemn assurance.

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asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give details of any appointments to State or semi-State boards, under his aegis, since 9 March 1982.

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Gerard C. Connolly Minister of State at the Department of the Environment (Mr. Connolly) Fianna Fáil

The only appointment made by me since 9 March 1982 was that of Michael Hewson as a member of An Comhairle Leabharlanna on 11 June 1982.

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