718. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the names of the persons he has nominated to serve in positions carrying remuneration, other than out-of-pocket expenses, on commissions, industrial, assurance, semi-State or other similar concerns; the amounts received annually in respect of each appointment; the name of the concern to which the appointment was made during the years 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46672/15]

I have not nominated any individual to serve in a position carrying remuneration, other than out of pocket expenses, in a semi-State organisation or organisation of the type referred to by the Deputy since my appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in July 2014.