92. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Taoiseach 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 each appointment was made during the years 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1851/16]

I make appointments to the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) and the National Statistics Board (NSB).

No remuneration is paid, other than out of pocket expenses, to persons nominated to serve in positions on the NESC.

Section 18 of the Statistics Act 1993 provides for the composition of and appointments to the National Statistics Board (NSB). It provides that the NSB shall consist of eight members comprising the following seven persons who shall be appointed by the Taoiseach:

- five persons of proven ability and experience in relevant fields - two of whom shall be nominated by the Taoiseach and three of whom shall be nominated by such organisation or organisations as the Taoiseach considers to be representative of the users of official statistics and providers of information under this Act

- Assistant Secretary or equivalent or higher grade in the Department of the Taoiseach

- Assistant Secretary or equivalent or higher grade in the Department of Finance together with the Director General, ex officio.

The Chairperson is appointed by the Taoiseach from among the members of the Board.

My functions in relation to the NSB were delegated to the Government Chief Whip, Minister of State Paul Kehoe T.D., on the 22 March 2011. Minister Kehoe has made nine appointments to the NSB since March 2011.